The Breaking Point of Love

The Scent of 24

Chapter 24

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The others exchanged glances.

For years, there had been rumors that Trevor had been married for some time, but no one knew who his wife was Some even said he was never married at all.

The truth remained unclear, and they dared not ask too many questions. Now that Trevor had casually mentioned having a daughter, many were surprised, But most didn’t dare to probe

After dinner, Jordyn continued waiting for Celeste to return home.

By 9:00 pm, after taking a shower, Jordyn was still anxiously awaiting. She kept listening for any sounds outside. When she heard a car approaching around 10:00 pm, she rushed downstairs excitedly.

“Mom-”

Her cheerful voice halted when she saw Trevor walking in instead.

“Dad?”

Trevor handed his coat to Peter and noticed the disappointment on Jordyn’s face. “What’s wrong?”

“I thought Mom was back…”

Trevor wasn’t bothered by the typical “kids only care about their mom” sentiment. He paused for a moment and said, “She’s not back yet?”

“Yeah…”

must be busy. Didn’t she promise to take you to school tomorrow morning? Go to bed early, and you’ll see her when you wake

Jordyn cheered up

went to the study to take care of some work. By the time he was finished, it was already close to midnight. He had assumed

got back to their room, he realized that Celeste still hadn’t

something was going on with

calmly entered the

to take Jordyn to school. She

the car entered the familiar neighborhood,

it had only been about 20 days since she left, it felt as if

had changed.

saw her and quickly came out to greet her.

paused at the form of address but ultimately didn’t correct

nodded and asked, “Where’s

still

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breakfast. But Celeste didn’t pla upstairs herself. Instead, she had Hannah go upstairs to

“Mrs. Fleming, have you had

and shook her

“I see, okay then”

that moment, Trevor came

glanced at him and merely gave

to go

before he could say anything, Jordyn came running down the