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

looked familiar, but Theodore couldn’t immediately recall where

seen the Flemings on New Year’s

in shock. “Your

Celeste nodded.

he was at

had first mentioned being married, he had wondered why someone as exceptional

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truly measure up to

if it

he was probably the

smile, but as his thoughts wandered, he recalled

had seen the Flemings,

between her and

sit and took out two

as he said, “It’s just a small tradition. Nothing

she

to Jordyn, Celeste prompted,

beamed up at Theodore.

“You’re welcome.”

Theodore studied her features. “She’s definitely got more of

“She does.”

takes after Trevor or you, with parents like you two,

her gaze, offering only a faint

asked, “So, has my stubborn son

head, smiling. “If

Theodore laughed outright. “Good.”

too easy. A little lesson in humility will do him some good. Honestly, I’m kind

conversation drifted

chatting for over an hour before

few days at home, poring over the research materials Zachary had

home, Jordyn was well–behaved. Aside from the occasional outing with

she’d call Trevor

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