She Went to Prison. They Went to Piece 12

She Went to Prison. They Went to Piece 12

Chapter 12 

Celeste’s lashes fluttered as she read the message. If everything had gone as planned, Annie 

would most likely have found the lead on Eloise. She quickly dialed Annie’s number and 

pressed the phone to her ear

The call connected, and Annie’s voice came through. I finally got through to you.” 

Do you have any news about Elaise?” 

I’ve found some basic information about her. Word is, she was sent to an orphanage three years ago, but I’m still trying to figure out which one. The most likely options are Heartstead Orphanage, which is closest to her home, or Rivermoor Orphanage.” 

Is the information reliable?” 

Annie’s voice sounded hesitant over the phone. I can’t promise anything. This is just preliminary info. But I’ve got an important meeting tomorrow, so I might not be able to check those orphanages until the day after.” 

Then I’ll visit and ask around tomorrow,Celeste replied firmly

Sounds good. Let me know if you find anything

Will do.” 

After hanging up, Celeste set her phone on the nightstand, pressing it down on Adrian’s business card. She barely glanced at it before pulling back the covers and crawling into bed

She had planned to visit the orphanage that morning, but when she woke up, she still felt exhausted. She decided to go in the evening instead

The two orphanages were located far from each other. After finishing her inquiries at the first one, where the administrator confirmed they had no record of Eloise, Celeste had no choice but to head to the second location

When she arrived at Rivermoor Orphanage, the director welcomed her. Eloise was with us for about a year. But her biological father eventually came to claim her. After that, we lost track of her, and her records were removed from our system.” 

The words hit Celeste like a death knell, crushing the last shred of hope she had left

Joyce Barker, the death row inmate, had saved Celeste’s life. It was said that Eloise’s father was a gambler who had abused Eloise for years

Before her arrest, Joyce had intentionally placed Eloise in an orphanage to give her a better life and protect her from her father. But somehow, Eloise had ended up back with him

After leaving Rivermoor Orphanage, Celeste decided to call Annie and tell her about the situation, hoping she could help track down Eloise’s biological father. Finding him was the 

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A deep voice came from behind her as she reached for her phone. I told you to come home

didn’t I?” 

Celeste quickly spun around at the sound. When she saw who was approaching, her brow furrowed slightly. It was Damien

Her gaze carried a hint of wariness. How did you know I was here?” 

I told you to come home today. Why didn’t you listen? What are you doing in a shabby orphanage?” 

Before Celeste could respond, Damien quickly closed the distance between them, grabbing her wrist and pulling her toward the other side of the street. A familiar Cullinan was parked there

It was his car

Celeste’s voice turned cold. Damien, were you following me?” 

She planted her feet firmly, refusing to move, and glared at him with a sharp, dangerous look 

in her eyes

If you had just come home like you were supposed to, I wouldn’t have had to have you 

watched.” 

Celeste spun around, scanning the area in disbelief. Her eyes moved left and right, but she saw no sign of anyone suspicious

Why are you going to such extremes to drag me back to Orchidea Villa?Celeste flung his hand away. I already asked for a divorce in front of everyone. And you’re still forcing me to go back. Are you looking for a fight?” 

Grandpa will kick Lucian and me out tomorrow if you don’t come back today.Damien stepped forward abruptly, his cold gaze scanning her delicate features. I won’t let you tear this family apart.” 

So, Alaric was the one pulling the strings behind the scenes

No wonder Damien had called Celeste in the middle of the night, demanding she return at any cost. He had even made ridiculous threats, saying he wouldn’t sign the divorce papers unless 

she came back

Before Celeste could respond, Damien bent down and tossed her over his shoulder. As the ground vanished beneath her, she instinctively grabbed the back of his suit jacket to steady herself

Once she regained her balance, she pounded her fists against his back. Damien, put me down

He ignored her entirely, striding across the street without slowing down. After the car door swung open, he swiftly shoved her into the back seat

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A deep voice came from behind her as she reached for her phone. I told you to come home, didn’t I?” 

Celeste quickly spun around at the sound. When she saw who was approaching, her brow furrowed slightly. It was Damien

Her gaze carried a hint of wariness. How did you know I was here?” 

I told you to come home today. Why didn’t you listen? What are you doing in a shabby orphanage?” 

Before Celeste could respond, Damien quickly closed the distance between them, grabbing her wrist and pulling her toward the other side of the street. A familiar Cullinan was parked there

It was his car

Celeste’s voice turned cold. Damien, were you following me?” 

She planted her feet firmly, refusing to move, and glared at him with a sharp, dangerous look in her eyes

If you had just come home like you were supposed to, I wouldn’t have had to have you watched.” 

Celeste spun around, scanning the area in disbelief. Her eyes moved left and right, but she saw no sign of anyone suspicious

Why are you going to such extremes to drag me back to Orchidea Villa?Celeste flung his hand away. I already asked for a divorce in front of everyone. And you’re still forcing me to go back. Are you looking for a fight?” 

Grandpa will kick Lucian and me out tomorrow if you don’t come back today.Damien stepped forward abruptly, his cold gaze scanning her delicate features. I won’t let you tear this family apart.” 

So, Alaric was the one pulling the strings behind the scenes

No wonder Damien had called Celeste in the middle of the night, demanding she return at any cost. He had even made ridiculous threats, saying he wouldn’t sign the divorce papers unless 

she came back

Before Celeste could respond, Damien bent down and tossed her over his shoulder. As the ground vanished beneath her, she instinctively grabbed the back of his suit jacket to steady 

herself

Once she regained her balance, she pounded her fists against his back. Damien, put me down

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He ignored her entirely, striding across the street without slowing down. After the car door swung open, he swiftly shoved her into the back seat

He looked up and gave an order to his assistant, Jonathan Glass, who was sitting in the front seat. Drive.” 

Yes, Mr. Wrenford.” 

Before the car began to move, Celeste reached for the door handle, ready to get out. But once again, Damien grabbed her wrist, holding her firmly in place beside him

For some reason, she couldn’t bring herself to go back to Orchidea Villa, the home she had once shared with Damien and Lucian, where the three of them had lived as a family for so many years

It was also the place where Lucy had shattered everything she held dear. Because of that, Celeste instinctively pulled back at the thought of returning. If she had a choice, she’d never set foot there again

Celeste looked up at him, her gaze cold and unwavering. Let go.” 

Stay where you are. I’m not going to do anything to you. We just need to keep Grandpa calm, and everything will be fine.” 

But Damien’s grip on her wrist tightened. A flicker of pain crossed her face. Now that she understood why he had come for her, the anger burning inside her only grew stronger

Celeste grabbed Damien’s hand and, without thinking, sank her teeth into his wrist. She bit down with everything she had, channeling all her frustration and resentment into it

Damien let out a muffled grunt from the pain, his brow furrowing. When she finally released him, he looked down at his wrist, now marked with deep teeth impressions. It was so deep that his blood nearly broke through the skin

His chest rose and fell with anger. Celeste had always been gentle in all the years he’d known her. She’d never even raised her voice at him, let alone bitten him

Are you actually feral?” 

but only when provoked,Celeste replied with a smirk. You’re so forgetful, Mr. Wrenford. Or maybe you’re just too distracted by other women to remember.” 

Damien let out an exasperated laugh

Celeste ignored him and turned back to her seat. Her gaze drifted out the window. The car had already started moving, leaving her no chance to flee

As they headed toward Orchidea Villa, her thoughts swirled. She had traveled this road countless times before, each trip filled with eager anticipation for home

In that house, she had waited every day for Lucian to return from school and for Damien to return from work. She had given up her own passions and dreams just to look after them

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But in the end, they had repaid her by sending her to jail. Coming back here after all this time only brought a hollow ache in her chest

Get out of the car.‘ 

Damien’s deep voice reached Celeste’s ears

She didn’t bother glancing at him as she slid out of the car. Her heart sank when she looked up at the villa and its courtyard. It had been three years since she last saw this place

At that moment, Damien grabbed her wrist again and pulled her toward the house. Inside. We’re settling this now.” 

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