Chapter 71: Who Is Responsible?

Celestine observed Stella's joyful antics with fascination. She tugged on his arm, and he rose to his feet.

"Make a wish," Stella urged, gazing at him with a broad smile.

The two closed their eyes, surrounded by flickering fireflies. Stella was the first to open her eyes.

"What did you wish for? Tell me," she inquired eagerly.

Celestine shook his head. "If I tell you, it won't come true," he replied.

Stella pondered his words for a moment before nodding in agreement. But then, her face lit up with a smile. "My wish is simple. I want to grow old with you, Caleb. I love you," she declared.

Celestine was taken aback, but he responded, "I love you too."

Stella rushed into Celestine's arms, and they held each other tightly before interlocking their fingers and walking back to her home.

"I have to go," Celestine told Stella, causing her to pout and protest, "But I thought you were staying until tomorrow."

Celestine shook his head and said, "I will call you soon. Can I have your phot