The Scent of 188

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.”

utter another word,

very surprised to see Celeste. “Mom?

“Yup.”

reading, walked over, and sat by the bed. Before she could speak, . Jordyn sat up and threw

the warmth of her tiny body, Celeste paused briefly before hugging

site.

than half an hour. As the hunger

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

lifted her head. “No, I want

else for now, Jo. I’ll make you

already too late to start

“You have to

“Okay.”

joy was almost tangible after Celeste had

needle for her,

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realize that Jordyn had gained some weight. She

days had she really changed

“Mom?”

in thought. Softly, she placed her hand on

Celeste held her close and headed

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