Chapter 251

Ava Quarles stood in front of the table, looking worn out but speaking with genuine eyes. "Seriously, I swear, Celeste. Just hear me out, okay? I'm begging you. Try to cut Ethan some slack. Life in the military wasn't easy for him. Being cautious around people…it’s how he got through it." She explained that Ethan didn’t ask her to spy or anything, just wanted her to look out for Celeste’s safety. That the only time he brought up anything about prison was right after she got out. And after they moved out of the Shaw house, he hadn’t pried into her life at all. It sounded sincere. Sweet, even. But Celeste wasn’t on the same page. After all the mess with Nora, her nerves were already frayed. Add the pregnancy, and she had neither the energy nor the will to care about anyone else's feelings. “You want me to understand him? And you? Well, who’s trying to understand me?” Her voice was soft, like her words were barely hanging on. “I’m not out here trying to pick fights. I just need space. Ple