The Scent of 278

Chapter 278

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After grabbing a bite and watching a movie, Celeste and Jordyn passed by an arcade. Jordyn’s eyes lit up–she hadn’t played games with Celeste in ages. Without hesitation, she pulled her inside.

Trips to the mall, movies, and arcades were nothing new for Jordyn, but getting to do them with Celeste again made it feel special. She was having the time of her life.

That evening, Celeste had dinner plans with Theodore.

As they left the arcade, she figured she’d drop Jordyn off at home before heading to the restaurant.

But Jordyn wasn’t ready to part ways. She tugged on Celeste’s hand and pouted. “Can’t I come with you?”

Celeste hesitated.

It was just a casual dinner with Theodore–nothing formal

Hence, bringing Jordyn along wouldn’t be a big deal.

With that in mind, Celeste called Theodore and asked if he was okay with her bringing a child.

Theodore chuckled as he replied, “Cel, just bring them along. I don’t mind.” Then, after a brief pause, he asked, Yours?”

“Yeah.”

Theodore was a little surprised when he heard that..

The last time they met, she had mentioned being married, but he hadn’t expected that someone who looked so young already had a child.

About 30 minutes later, Celeste arrived at the private lounge, holding Jordyn’s hand.

Theodore was already there. Seeing the little girl, he smiled “Cel, so this is your daughter? She looks just like your

Smiling, Celeste nodded.

“What’s her name?”

“Jordyn Fleming.”

“Fleming?”

for

couldn’t immediately recall

seen the Flemings on New Year’s Day. The little girl holding Trevor’s hand back then was

in shock.

Celeste nodded.

was at

wondered why someone as exceptional as her would settle down

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truly measure up

if it was

speaking, in terms of background, status, and capabilities, he was probably the only real match for her

recalled the distant

New Year’s Day–he had seen the Flemings, yet she had

wasn’t just a strained relationship. The cracks between

gestured for them to sit and took out two gift

as he said, “It’s just

she accepted.

prompted, “Say thank

well–mannered, beamed up at Theodore. “Thank

“You’re welcome.”

Theodore studied her features. “She’s definitely got

“She does.”

with parents like you two, she’s going to turn out just

her gaze, offering only a faint smile

then asked, “So, has my stubborn son finally made peace with

head, smiling. “If anything, things have

Theodore laughed outright. “Good.”

added, “He’s had it way too easy. A little lesson in humility will do him some good. Honestly, I’m kind of looking

their conversation drifted

was over, Celeste and Theodore continued chatting

the movie outing and dinner behind her, Celeste spent the next few

in research at home, Jordyn was well–behaved. Aside from the occasional outing with Hector and the

she’d call Trevor on video every

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