Chapter 289

“I may not meddle in everything, but I’m not clueless either. Grace wanting to study jewelry design—yeah, you couldn’t have stopped her even if you tried. I asked around too. That mentor you found for her? A national-level artisan in the craft of dian cui. Master Li said she’s really putting in the work, doesn’t seem like some spur-of-the-moment whim.” Mr. Shaw took a sip of tea and gave a small nod. “You did right by her. You didn’t just brush her off. If not for that unexpected incident, it would’ve been a good thing.” “I didn’t think it through well enough,” Celeste Harper said softly, clearly still feeling bad about it. “This wasn’t on you,” Mr. Shaw said firmly, expression a shade darker. “Everyone’s got their own path to walk. I'm older now, and I’ve come to see things more clearly with time. You’ve done plenty—for Ethan, for this whole family. And now you’re carrying a child. Your mother-in-law’s treatment of you? Completely uncalled for. I’ll back you up on this. Don’t be afrai