Chapter 81Christian:I immediately left the car and walked straight to the small office that served as a reception.“Good day, sir. You're welcome. How may I help you?” The young woman smiled at me.I tried to calm myself down, knowing I couldn't transfer the frustrations I felt into her.“Good day, please, is Celeste available?” I asked. “Celeste?” The woman asked.“She's a nun in training here; she spends a lot of time at the orphanage,” I explained.“Oh Celeste, yes of course, everyone knows her. Might I know why you're asking for her?” She asked. Oh shit, I hadn't thought of a plausible reason that wouldn't feel suspicious. I had to come up with something.“Yeah, she is my spiritual liaison, and I would've called, but she doesn't really have a phone.” I was holding her phone; she had left it with Matteo, just like she had left me.The woman smiled. “Yeah, it's a distraction. I'm sure she taught you, but don't worry, take a seat, I'll get someone to bring her down.” “Thank you,
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