Chapter 35

Noticing Trevor’s gaze directed toward the bathroom, Jordyn remarked, “Mom’s in there taking a shower.”

Trevor replied, “Hmm. Did you ask your mom to shower here?” 1

“No, Mom brought the clothes herself.”

Trevor did not ask any further questions. After exchanging few brief words, he advised her to go to bed early before walking away.

Celeste heard some noises outside while in the bathroom, realizing Trevor had arrived, but she couldn’t hear their conversation. Jordyn was still unwell and easily fell asleep after taking medicine. As it was getting late, Celeste lay down on the bed with her after the shower.

Jordyn snuggled into Celeste’s embrace, burying her face in her shoulder. “Mom, you smell amazing and feel so soft.”

She found Celeste’s hugs to be the most comforting, even more so than Wynn’s embrace. Yet, aware of Celeste’s disdain for Wynn, she chose to keep her feelings to herself.

Jordyn quickly fell asleep, followed by Celeste, who was also tired.

the middle of the night like

well and awoke at dawn. While Jordyn was still asleep, she quietly got up and looked out of the window. She saw Trevor jogging downstairs as he usually did

freshening up, Celeste changed into some clothes and headed downstairs to prepare breakfast. 30 minutes later, she passed the remaining tasks to Hannah. Once she confirmed that Jordyn was recovering well and not experiencing a relapse

the surroundings and

replied, “Mrs. Fleming went out

Jordyn was disappointed. “Oh…”

Fleming prepared breakfast for you before

spirits were high, and her appetite had

Noticing Celeste’s absence, he paused

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“Mrs. Fleming has left.”

response, Trevor refrained from

that, she packed her laptop along with a few essentials and prepared to head

she saw her neighbor Hilda and her daughter Sylvia awaiting

Chapter 35

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