Chapter 189

This is so bad. Celestia Brooks sighed inwardly, trying to soften her stiff expression as she forced a smile. “Mom.” “Celestia?” Victoria Owens clearly didn’t expect to see her. A flicker of shock flashed across her face, and when her eyes landed on the suitcase by Celestia’s feet, her gaze darkened with obvious panic. Celestia caught every bit of that reaction. The second she showed up, her mother-in-law's expression turned... off. Victoria’s figure blocked the view inside, so Marigold Carrington couldn’t see at first. But as soon as she stood from the sofa and came over, her face also stiffened. Celestia had assumed they were just surprised she came back earlier than planned. But when she caught the same strange look on Marigold’s face, it hit her—something was definitely being kept from her. Victoria finally found her footing and shot a sharp glance at the butler standing nearby, silently asking how long Celestia had been there. The butler quickly shook his head, then quietly walked