Chapter 53

"Mom, I just went out to take care of something." "What exactly?" Celeste stiffened, scrambling for an answer. "She was running an errand for me." A cool voice cut in from above. Both Celeste and Sophie looked up at the same time. At the second-floor corridor near the study, Ethan sat in a wheelchair dressed in a pale gray loungewear set, partly hidden behind the railing. He looked down at them, face unreadable and eyes void of emotion. Sophie blinked. "You asked her to run an errand for you?" "Yeah." Ethan's gaze slid to Celeste, sending a chill down her spine. "You've always had Mr. Foster handle things for you. What could she possibly do for you?" "Personal stuff." That was all Ethan said, flat and indifferent. Then he turned to Celeste. "I'm tired. I'm heading to bed." Celeste was still frozen when Sophie suddenly dropped her tone, switching to friendly as she gave her a light push. "Well, don't just stand there. Go help him." "Going now." No matter how much she tried to explain he