The Breaking Point of Love

The Scent of 118

“Lottie?”

“Sorry, Cel. I have to leave town tomorrow for something, so I won’t be able to go with you to pick out a birthday gift for your grandma.”

“It’s fine. I’ve already bought something.”

She had never been to this antique shop before. And she originally came just to try her luck, thinking that if she didn’t find anything suitable, she could continue shopping with Lottie the next day.

She didn’t expect to find the perfect gift.

Lottie was pleasantly surprised. “Really? That’s great!”

Celeste smiled. “Mm.”

Then, Lottie suddenly said, “Oh, right, Cel. A few days ago, you told me you saw the Locket family. I did some digging for you over the past couple of days.

“It turns out they really are planning to settle in Baumond. Apparently, they’ve been house–hunting these past few days.”

Hearing the mention of the Locket family, Celeste’s smile faded slightly. “Alright, I got it.”

“As for Wynn’s mother’s side of the family, I heard they’ve already picked out a house. They’ll be moving in soon. Supposedly, they’ve even started sending out invitations for a housewarming banquet.”

“Alright, I got it.”

hanging up, Celeste drove back to the

Sunday, Celeste took Jordyn back to the Rodriguez residence to discuss the banquet preparations

so

came back on

coming back to this villa in the next few

gifts left

was inside, she realized that Trevor wanted her to hand

dropping Jordyn off at school, Celeste

three to four new projects at once, making the new week even busier for both Celeste

likely returned on schedule since Jordyn hadn’t called her in the past two to

Wednesday night, Celeste and Matthias were

with Wynn, Harvey, Erin, and the others. This time, both Erin and Wynn’s mother, Lilian, had come to

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Chapter 118

and son–in–law, Trevor had to show some

at that he had just returned from a business trip yesterday,