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…”

busy. Didn’t she promise to take you to school

this, Jordyn cheered

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

got back to their room, he realized

like something was going

calmly entered

had to take Jordyn to school. She had a quick breakfast and

familiar neighborhood, Celeste experienced a brief moment

20 days since she left, it felt as if she hadn’t been

the neighborhood had changed. Yet, Celeste already felt a sense of

saw her and quickly came out to greet her. “Mrs. Fleming,

the form of address but

nodded and

still be

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But Celeste

“Mrs. Fleming, have you had breakfast? It’s ready, would

and shook her head. “No need,

“I see, okay then”

moment,

at him and merely gave him a brief nod as

to go

in his steps, but before he could say anything, Jordyn came running down the stairs and