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.”

then, Beck’s phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, he remained calm as he stood

Celeste nodded. “Okay.”

a little further

“Where

“On a yacht.”

“You’re out at sea?”

landed on Celeste in

with Shanice, so she asked

out at sea.

much more and hung

five of them sat together for a

lounged on the deck,

from playing. After fishing for a

stepped away to make a few calls.

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

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Chapter 193

often seen Trevor reading that same

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

until the wind blew Shanice’s blanket off, and Beck adjusted it for her, that Celeste

was back.

in his chair and asked, “This book… do you read it often

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