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 tomorrow morning? Go to bed early, and

Jordyn cheered up

the time he was finished, it was already

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

going on with the

calmly entered the

to take Jordyn to school. She had a quick

the car entered the familiar neighborhood, Celeste experienced a

years, and although it had only been about 20 days since

in the neighborhood had changed. Yet, Celeste already felt

came out to greet

paused at the form of address but ultimately

nodded and asked,

should still be

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soon, she’d miss breakfast. But Celeste didn’t

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

smiled faintly and shook her head. “No

“I see, okay then”

moment,

gave him a

to go

could say anything, Jordyn came running down the stairs and threw herself into