Chapter 129

"What did you just say?" Leonard clearly wasn't having it. Mrs. Byrne furrowed her brows, her voice chilly. "I told you I didn't want to come. You're the one who dragged me here, and now you expect me to put on a fake smile? Sorry, not happening." "You-" "Mrs. Byrne, is there maybe some misunderstanding between us?" Celeste knew Leonard's temper wasn't exactly mild, so she jumped in quickly, hoping to stop the situation from blowing up. "I don't think it's a misunderstanding," Mrs. Byrne said coldly, "What goes around comes around." "I'm not really following." Celeste was genuinely puzzled. She didn't have a clue what she'd done to upset someone she'd only met once before. Their eyes locked, and the tension in the air was practically visible. "Mrs. Byrne, this is only our second time meeting. If I've offended you somehow, I'd appreciate it if you could just say so. Then maybe we could clear the air." "Nothing to clear up," Mrs. Byrne scoffed, "Someone's personal behavior says enough. Y