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"We're always waiting for your return whenever you want," Grace said as she kissed Celine's cheek. Today was Celine's scheduled departure back to Centralia. Her niece's work in Manhattan was over. There were other jobs waiting to be done but Celine made sure that the campaigning that Cristine would be doing next week would not interfere with her schedule.

Grace was sure Celine wouldn't go back on her word. After all, Celine's attitude after the meeting with Yoseph seemed to have changed. She was no longer so annoying and sarcastic. Or making Grace feel like this girl was completely out of control. Her return home since that night, was welcomed by Grace and they talked quite intensely about what Celine wanted.

Grace still remembered what she had discussed with her father about Celine's sudden request. Grace couldn't understand how Celine could say such a blunt thing in public. Couldn't they talk in a more private setting? But what had already been said could never be ta