Chapter 1196


    Janis seemed very pleased and handed another bag to Celeste. “Celeste, this is a gift I prepared for


    our first meeting. Your dad didn’t tell me you’d be meeting them so soon, so it was a bit rushed. I hope


    you don’t mind.”


    Celeste was a bit surprised and tried to refuse, “There’s no need for that, Mrs. Janis.


    Janis replied softly, 7 was a good friend of your mother’s. I’m happy that you’re alive and well. This gift


    is a token of my affection. I hope you won’t


    refuse.”


    Celeste was a bit choked up, and the atmosphere was a bit awkward.


    In the end, it was Hiram who said, “Celeste, just ept it. Consider it a blessing from an elder.”


    Celeste had no choice but to ept the gift and politely thank Janis.


    Old Mrs. Hann stared at Janis for a moment, then turned to her son and said, “Sheldon, set another


    ce at the table.”


    Janis quickly waved her hands, “There’s no need, Mrs. Hann. I’ll leave now. You all have a good chat.


    I’ll clean up the house as soon as possible so Celeste can take a look at the rooms. If she likes ir’s


    room, they can switch. It’s time to bring the child home”


    Hiram was a bit moved. He patted her arm and whispered, “You’ve worked hard


    Janis smiled and said quietly, “It’s my duty.”


    She bid everyone goodbye and left.


    Even though Janis had left, the atmosphere hadn’t lightened up.


    Celeste felt that her grandparents seemed a bit unhappy.


    She also felt ufortable, especially after hearing what Janis had said. Although they were polite,


    they made her feel like she had intruded into a strange family that didn’t belong to her.


    She had no intention of moving back to the Garcia family’s home.


    “Let’s eat.” Sheldon Hann cleared his throat and smiled at Celeste. “Celeste, help yourself. Our family


    doesn’t have anyplicated rules, so don’t be reserved.


    Celeste paused, then said softly. “Understood, Uncle.”


    Sheldon Hann was taken aback. He turned to Old Mr. Hann and said, “Dad, give her the card. She


    called me first.”


    Celeste was a bit confused.


    Old Mr. Hann grumbled, “You’re taking advantage of the situation! It doesn’t count!”


    Sheldon Hann looked innocent, “Why doesn’t it count?”


    Steven joined the argument, “She called me first. Last week Celeste called me brother‘.


    Old Mr. Hann didn’t agree, “I didn’t hear it, so it doesn’t count!”


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    He then looked at Celeste, “Sweetheart, call me ‘grandpa‘ first, and the card is yours!”


    “Dad, that’s cheating. And it’s bribery.”


    Old Mr. Hann huffed, “If you’re capable, try it. See if Letti pays you any attention!


    Celeste couldn’t help butugh. At this, everyone turned to look at her.


    Celeste lowered her eyes and said softly, “Can we eat first? I’ve been hungry all morning”


    The whole family beamed, “The child said we must eat first. We’ve starved her!


    The atmosphere finally livened up again, and in no time, Celeste’s te was piled high, which made


    her think they were acting like drunk people who usually edged each other on to drink more.


    She had just nabbed a shrimp when the door swung open, revealing a tall figure all decked out in gear.


    Twenty minutes ago.