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Chapter 35

Noticing Trevor’s gaze directed toward the bathroom, Jordyn remarked, “Mom’s in there taking a shower.”

Trevor replied, “Hmm. Did you ask your mom to shower here?” 1

“No, Mom brought the clothes herself.”

Trevor did not ask any further questions. After exchanging few brief words, he advised her to go to bed early before walking away.

Celeste heard some noises outside while in the bathroom, realizing Trevor had arrived, but she couldn’t hear their conversation. Jordyn was still unwell and easily fell asleep after taking medicine. As it was getting late, Celeste lay down on the bed with her after the shower.

Jordyn snuggled into Celeste’s embrace, burying her face in her shoulder. “Mom, you smell amazing and feel so soft.”

She found Celeste’s hugs to be the most comforting, even more so than Wynn’s embrace. Yet, aware of Celeste’s disdain for Wynn, she chose to keep her feelings to herself.

Jordyn quickly fell asleep, followed by Celeste, who was also tired.

worried and often woke up in the middle of the night like she did when caring for Jordyn. She could only sleep peacefully again after repeatedly covering her with blankets to keep

struggled to sleep well and awoke at dawn. While Jordyn was still asleep, she quietly got up and looked out of the window.

up, Celeste changed into some clothes and headed downstairs to prepare breakfast. 30 minutes later, she passed the remaining tasks to Hannah. Once she confirmed that Jordyn was recovering well and not experiencing a relapse in her fever,

scanned the surroundings and found no sign

“Mrs. Fleming went out for

Jordyn was disappointed. “Oh…”

“But Mrs. Fleming prepared

hadn’t fully recovered from her illness, her spirits were high, and her appetite had returned. After freshening up, she made her way

Celeste’s absence, he paused and asked

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“Mrs. Fleming has left.”

refrained from asking any further

grabbed a quick bite to eat after reaching home. After that, she packed her laptop along with

surveillance camera, she saw her neighbor Hilda and her daughter Sylvia awaiting her at

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the door. “Mrs.