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.

She was feeling a little

She wasn’t willing to sacrifice her time unconditionally anymore just because

replied, “I have something to do today, maybe

said no to them.

busy, she had grown used to being the number one priority in Celeste’s life. She felt

so busy lately? I don’t care, I want you

a headache

hung up

in

onto work. Just as

come with me? I’d like

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“Sure.”

will your

should be in the next few

“Great.”

comfort her and make dinner. But an hour

and suggested, “Since Mrs. Fleming is busy, why don’t you

don’t want to!” Jordyn

only made her cry harder. “I want Mom

Peter thought Celeste was truly busy and had no choice but to call

while before Trevor answered

situation, Trevor

sniffled as she picked up

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