The Scent of 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 a

Jordyn looked familiar, but Theodore couldn’t

dawned he had seen the Flemings on New Year’s Day.

shock. “Your husband is

Celeste nodded.

at a loss for

mentioned being married, he had wondered why someone as exceptional as her would

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truly measure up to

if it

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

but as his thoughts wandered, he recalled the distant look in Celeste’s eyes when she first

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

wasn’t just a strained relationship. The cracks between her and Trevor ran deeper

them to sit and took out two gift boxes, handling

was kind as he said, “It’s

option, she accepted.

Celeste prompted, “Say

bright and well–mannered, beamed up

“You’re welcome.”

features. “She’s

“She does.”

grinned. “Whether she takes after Trevor or you, with parents like you two, she’s going

lowered her gaze, offering only a faint smile without

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

“If

Theodore laughed outright. “Good.”

lesson in humility will do him some good. Honestly, I’m

their conversation drifted to other

chatting for over an hour

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

the occasional outing with Hector and the others, she

call Trevor on

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