Chapter 49

Celeste's hand paused as she held the phone. This was the first time Adrian had ever called her first. If there was nothing urgent, they wouldn't be calling her repeatedly like this. After a brief hesitation, she pressed the answer button. " Hey, Mr. Wrenford..." "Dad is having difficulty breathing again. Can you come over?" Without a second thought, Celeste sprang to her feet. "Alright, I'm on my way." She ended the call and quickly went to the cabinet, grabbing her acupuncture needles and cupping tools. She headed straight for the door. As she walked, she called out to Annie, "I have an urgent matter to attend to, and I might not be back tonight. Please take care of Eloise." "What happened?" Annie quickly followed her, her brow furrowing with curiosity. "Is it another emergency with Mr. Wrenford Senior?" "Yes." Celeste glanced back at her. "I have to go now." "Alright, drive safely." The sharp bang of the closing door abruptly severed Celeste's line of sight and muffled An