Chapter 640

Taking out the shark plush toy, Celeste found a drawstring storage bag underneath. Upon opening it, she discovered a pair of soft indoor slippers, likely Ava's favorite pair.

While Ava showered, Celeste sat on the second-floor sofa, lost in thought as she held the shark plush toy.

She couldn't help but feel that Ethan had similarities with Damon, yet she couldn't quite put her finger on it. Perhaps it was how they both, after a quarrel, still managed to tend to Ava's emotions and remember whether she was wearing shoes or not?

Damon had been like that, too. No matter how angry he was, he always cared for her well-being and emotions. Looking back now, it felt like sailing past countless mountains.

When Ava emerged from the shower, wrapped in a white bath towel, she looked radiant and delicate.

Seeing the shark plush toy, her eyes softened considerably, a marked improvement from before.

"I knew he hid it," she said softly, taking it and cuddling it in her arms.

"Did you grow up wi