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 you eaten

“No, I haven’t.”

could utter another word,

to see Celeste. “Mom?

“Yup.”

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

briefly before hugging her back, making sure to avoid the

site.

for more than half an

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

lifted her head. “No, I want to

that, Celeste said, “Have something else for now, Jo.

too late to

she mumbled. “You have

“Okay.”

was almost tangible after

removed the needle for her, and she immediately asked Celeste to

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had gained some weight. She seemed

20 days had she really

“Mom?”

Celeste seemed lost in thought.

word, Celeste held her close and

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