Chapter 138 He Was Deeply, Irrevocably in Love with Celeste.

For a long moment, silence hung in the air. Nathaniel's movements were gentle as he wiped the lingering tears from the corners of her eyes. His gaze softened, full of emotion, as he looked down at her. "I promise you," he said quietly, his voice firm yet tender. "I will get to the bottom of this. No matter what the truth is, I'll give you the answers you deserve." "Alright," Celeste sniffled, her voice small but steady. She had to admit that when she first heard Arlo say she might have accidentally caused the death of Nathaniel's parents, her heart had been gripped by fear and panic. The thought had consumed her, leaving her unable to think clearly. But now, with a moment to reflect, things seemed far more complicated. That incident had happened so many years ago. How could a young Arlo—barely a teenager at the time—truly understand what went on? Even if he had heard something from an eyewitness, why had he never mentioned it until now? Her breath hitched slightly as she snuggl