"This…" Celeste tried to say something, feeling quite vulnerable right now. 'Indeed, I won't be able to protect Neal!'
And she couldn't help but feel bad about this situation. After all, if she didn't care for Neal's well-being, then she might as well have left him long ago when her husband was pursuing them.
This woman's husband certainly wouldn't give up on his revenge on her. However, if he could get his hands on Neal first, then Celeste might have had an easier time for her escape!
But even though she knew it, this woman had continued to protect this young partner of hers, traveling together all these years.
So, the idea of leaving him in this place and trying her luck running away from here didn't seem to be an interesting thing for her at the moment. Such a thing would appear as if she has made a tireless effort, just so that all of a sudden, she throws away everything she's fought for and achieved...