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.

“Have

“No, I haven’t.”

Trevor could utter another word, Jordyn woke

to

“Yup.”

Before she could speak, . Jordyn sat up and threw her arms around

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

site.

being on the IV for more than half an hour. As the hunger

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

Jordyn lifted her head. “No, I want to eat

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

already too late

“You have to eat with me

“Okay.”

tangible after Celeste had

her IV drip neared its end, Trevor carefully removed the needle for her, and she immediately asked Celeste to carry her

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lifted her, only to realize that Jordyn had gained some weight. She seemed to have

20 days had

“Mom?”

that Celeste seemed lost in thought. Softly, she placed her hand

Celeste held her close

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