Chapter 106

When Yarrick reached the plaza, he spotted the man-made fountain in the center from a distance. Standing beside it was a woman in a long black dress. She was the only person near the fountain, so there was no doubt that she had to be Celeste. Yarrick had to admit that her figure was surprisingly good. With steady, unhurried steps, he walked up to her. "Yarrick?" Celeste looked at the handsome man approaching, and her gaze flickered slightly. This handsome guy had to be Yarrick. They had seen each other once back at the hospital, but she hadn't really taken a close look at him. Now, dressed in fresh clothes with his hair styled neatly, he looked sharper than before—so much so that she didn't recognize him at first. "Yeah, I'm Yarrick. You're Celeste, right?" "I am." Her voice was soft and gentle—exactly the kind of tone that made men feel at ease. "Yarrick, did you... tell her what I said yesterday?" "I did." He wasn't about to lie. He had told Hailey. "Then what did she say? W