Chapter 228

When Celestia Brooks opened her eyes, it was already ten past nine in the evening. The moment her vision cleared, everything that had happened before she passed out replayed in her mind like fast-forwarded footage. Then suddenly, something clicked in her head. Her eyes, still a little hazy just moments ago, suddenly focused. “The baby…” she murmured, sitting up right away. Her sudden movement startled the maid who had her back turned and was puttering around nearby. As soon as the maid turned and saw her up, her voice rang out in joy. “You’re awake, ma’am!” Celestia looked over—it was Xiao Hong. But instead of responding, her eyes darted around the room, anxious and searching, clearly looking for something. Seeing her in a panic, Xiao Hong hesitated for a second. Then, carefully holding out a small object she’d just finished cleaning, she asked tentatively, “Ma’am, are you looking for this?” Celestia turned toward her voice, and when she saw what Xiao Hong was holding, her breath caugh