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Tapping her arms gently while pulling a big yawn, Celeste walked through the entrance. With nobody present around her, the living room felt too silent. 'I was going to come back as soon as possible but that family had me stay. If not for me checking what time it was, I would probably have to stay there tonight. Look how late it is, if Rhodes sees me now he will probably be angry.'

Celeste paused for a moment and taking a look around as she saw none, she headed upstairs. Unlike in the past, the very floor didn't seem to scare her.

"You are back."

Suddenly hearing the voice she turned to the right and her lips curled into a smile. "Rhodes. Were you waiting for me?"

"It's past 11 pm now." Rhodes stared into the space with a cold look on his face, his voice sounding rather stoic.

"I didn't notice that it was getting late, I..."

"This should not happen again, no matter where you go. Remember to come back in time." Interrupting her, he let her know. His stiff face and unbothered aura some
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