The Breaking Point of Love

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Chapter 188

“That’s a relief.”

Feeling slightly reassured, Beck dropped the subject.

After a brief word with Matthias, Celeste left the office.

When Celeste arrived at the villa, she entered Jordyn’s room to find Trevor working at the desk.

Trevor looked up, noticing her. “You’re back,” he said.

Celeste murmured a soft reply.

She set aside her bag and went over to Jordyn’s bedside.

Jordyn was still on an IV. She must have been tired, as she had dozed off with a slight frown.

Celeste didn’t wake her up. Instead, she turned to Trevor and asked, “Is she okay now?”

“She was hurting pretty bad when I got home, but it’s much better now.”

“I see.”

Celeste sank into the couch, book in hand, intending to read while waiting for Jordyn to wake up.

asked, “Have you

“No, I haven’t.”

another word,

was very surprised to see Celeste.

“Yup.”

and sat by the bed. Before she could speak, . Jordyn sat

tiny body, Celeste paused briefly before hugging her back, making

site.

better after being on the IV for more than half an hour. As the hunger set in, she said, ”

stayed where he was, glancing over. “Should I ask someone to bring you something

lifted her head. “No, I want to

Celeste said, “Have something else for now, Jo. I’ll make you something next

was already too late to start

she mumbled. “You have to

“Okay.”

was almost tangible after Celeste had

its end, Trevor carefully removed the needle for her, and she immediately asked

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had gained some weight. She seemed to have grown taller

had only been 20 days had she really

“Mom?”

thought. Softly, she

a word, Celeste held her