Chapter 441

Early the next morning, Celeste Harper dragged herself out of bed, feeling sore and exhausted, only to be met with her husband’s energetic face—she couldn’t help but feel like life was unfair. Seriously, was energy-stealing a real thing? Every time after that kind of night, she was beat, while Ethan Shaw looked like he just chugged an energy drink. Just as Ella walked past with her sketchboard slinged over her back, she noticed Celeste still lingering at the vanity and leaned in to remind her, “Hey, aren’t you taking Leanne to school today? You should hurry up. First day and all—being late’s not a good look.” Celeste replied with zero enthusiasm, “It’s fine. It’s just registration and dropping her off today, no actual classes.” “That’s cool then,” Ella tilted her head, giving Celeste the once-over. “You’ve got some serious dark circles goin’ on. Didn’t sleep last night?” At that, Celeste’s cheeks turned pink. She quickly deflected, “Aren’t you heading out for your fieldwork or whatever