Chapter 70 Pulmonary Infection

Celeste stood on the shore, watching Leah splashing around in the lake.

Her mind raced for half a minute.

Serena had hoped for a rekindling of the connection between Damon and Leah.

Whether Celeste could prove her innocence or not, this would surely be pinned on her.

Moreover, everyone was busy at the banquet, with no witnesses around.

If the accusation of "pushing Leah into the water" stuck, not only Serena, but even Damon wouldn't let her off.

After all, they shared a bond deep enough to cry in each other's arms all night.

This realization left Celeste with a momentarily suffocating feeling.

Now, the only conceivable solution was to jump in herself.

Fight fire with fire. It was a reluctantly chosen path to clear her name.

Leah continued shouting, and without overthinking, Celeste hastily took a step and plunged into the water as well.

"Don't be afraid, Ms. Sullivan! I'll rescue you!" she yelled. She intentionally thrashed around a bit near Leah before sinking to the bottom