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.

Trevor asked, “Have you eaten

“No, I haven’t.”

another word,

very surprised to

“Yup.”

the bed. Before she could speak, . Jordyn sat

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

site.

half an hour. As the hunger set in, she said, ”

glancing over. “Should I ask someone to bring

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

for now,

too late to

she mumbled. “You have to eat with

“Okay.”

joy was almost tangible after Celeste had

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

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

had only been 20 days had she

“Mom?”

seemed lost in thought. Softly, she placed her hand

Celeste held her

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