The Scent of 193

Chapter 193

Jamie and Hector came over and asked Shanice if she wanted to play on the water slide.

Shanice looked at the colorful water slide not far away and eagerly nodded.

The yacht’s water slide was indoors and designed like a hot spring, so even in the middle of winter, it wouldn’t be cold.

The slide was suitable for both adults and children, though it was primarily a playground for the young.

After sliding a few times, Celeste and Beck lost interest. But Shanice, Jamie, and Hector were having the time of their lives.

Celeste sat to the side and soaked in the hot spring.

At that moment, Beck handed her a drink.

Celeste took it. “Thanks.”

Beck sat down not far from her. “You’re welcome.” Then he asked, “How old are they?”

“Jamie’s 16, Hector’s 14.”

“Do you take them out often?”

Celeste shook her head. “I used to, but lately, work has kept me too busy.”

phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, he remained calm as he stood up. “I need to take

Celeste nodded. “Okay.”

a little further away before

“Where

“On a yacht.”

“You’re out at sea?”

Beck’s gaze landed on Celeste in the distance.

to play with Shanice, so she asked me

boat is already out at sea.

Trevor didn’t say much

five of them sat together for a seafood

lounged on the deck,

Hector were exhausted from playing. After fishing for a while, they dozed off on

and stepped away to make a few calls. When he returned, he saw Celeste still sitting there,

though he wasn’t too familiar with the book in her hands,

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remembered–he had often seen

reading, Beck paused. She had been so engrossed that she didn’t even notice

and Beck adjusted it

was back.

sat down in his chair and asked, “This book… do you

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