Chapter 704
Chapter 704:
Bernice felt as if she were a sturdy tree, enjoying the warmth of the sun and feeling completely at ease in its embrace.
“That’s wonderful,” Katelyn responded warmly.
Bernice’s gaze shifted, and she noticed Yelena nearby. Her face lit up as she walked toward her. “Yelena p>
She reached out instinctively to take Yelena’s hand, the same way she had often done with Bella in the past.
But Yelena, as always, maintained her distance and avoided her hand almost out of instinct. She smiled politely and said, “Good morning, Bernice p>
Bernice didn’t seem put off by this. She smiled back at Yelena and replied, “Good morning p>
Callum observed the interaction, bewildered.
Had Bernice and Yelena really become so close in just one day? Bernice had always been so sensitive, often upset by even the smallest signs of rejection from others.
Yet, she didn’t seem bothered by Yelena’s cool reception. In fact, she seemed almost eager to be around her.
Callum glanced at Katelyn, silently asking for answers.
Katelyn met his gaze and gave a subtle nod toward Yelena, conveying that Yelena was the one responsible for Bernice’s change.
Callum was stunned. Yelena had truly made a difference, and he realized just how much more she was capable of. Every now and then, she brought them unexpected new surprises.
Seeing Bernice settling into something resembling normalcy brought Callum relief, especially for Katelyn’s sake.
His sister had been through so much—marital issues, her daughter’s mental struggles, and her own personal health problems. Katelyn had kept all her worries inside, and it had taken a toll on her health. As Katelyn’s older brother, Callum couldn’t help but feel deeply for her.
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“Yelena, do you have any plans today? Maybe we could go shopping?” Bernice asked eagerly.
Yelena shook her head. “I can’t today. I have to work p>
“What about after work? I can meet you then, and we can have a meal together p>
Yelena hesitated for a moment.
She had already turned Bernice down once, and didn’t want to do it again immediately. She was also curious. Could Bernice interact with people outside her family, now that she seemed more comfortable with everything around her?
Bernice had always felt safest at home, surrounded by family. But Yelena thought it might be good for Bernice to experience social interactions outside of that safe space.
So, Yelena decided to give Bernice the opportunity to interact with others, allowing Bernice to step outside her comfort zone and see how she would manage. “Okay,” Yelena agreed.
“Great!” Bernice exclaimed, her excitement clear.
Despite being in her early twenties, Bernice had been protected so well by Katelyn that she was essentially as innocent as a child. Her emotions were always written on her face. Katelyn smiled, pleased to see Bernice so happy.
At noon, as the lunch break started, Yelena received a message from Bernice. “I’m waiting right outside your office building p>
Yelena replied, “Okay p>
Bella, noticing Yelena leaving, had an uneasy feeling that something was about to happen. She decided to follow Yelena.