Chapter 23

At that moment, Zeke had just arrived in the break room and paused when he overheard Celeste and Naomi’s

conversation

He and Jacob had always thought that Celeste wouldn’t be able to leave the company. They were confident that she would find a way to stay.

When Naomi took over Celeste’s duties, they expected Celeste to make a move. After all, Naomi was stunning How could Celeste let her stay so close to Trevor?

However, during the past couple of days, Celeste had not only accepted Naomi but also gotten along well with her. Now, she was even willing to teach Naomi how to make the coffee Trevor liked.

What on earth was going on?

Celeste was oblivious to Zeke’s thoughts. She was focused on finishing her work and politely turned down Naomi’s offer to go out for dinner that evening.

She planned to head home for a quick meal and continue researching Al–related topics.

Just as she left the company, her phone rang. It was Jordyn calling

“Mom, are you done with work?”

Celeste got into the car and replied, “What’s up?”

“I want you to cook dinner. Can you make it when you come home?”

Celeste paused.

She and Trevor weren’t officially divorced yet, and he hadn’t called to ask her to move out. So, he probably wouldn’t mind her going back to make dinner for Jordyn.

little tired and

Jordyn was her responsibility, Celeste also had her own life. She wasn’t willing to

“I have something to

always prioritized Trevor and Jordyn in the past and had almost never said no to them. But for the second time on this day, Celeste had to

to being the number one priority in Celeste’s life. She felt

lately? I don’t care, I want you

a

hung up

her eyes and sat in silence for a while before

hopped onto work. Just

come with me? I’d like to introduce you

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“Sure.”

then asked, “When will

in the next

“Great.”

hurry home to comfort her and make dinner. But an hour had passed, and it was already close

be starving and suggested, “Since Mrs. Fleming is busy, why don’t you eat something

want to!” Jordyn

upset Peter’s suggestion only made her cry harder. “I want

truly busy and had no choice but to call

Trevor answered the

situation, Trevor replied, “Give her

picked up

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