Chapter 188

“That’s a relief.”

Feeling slightly reassured, Beck dropped the subject.

After a brief word with Matthias, Celeste left the office.

When Celeste arrived at the villa, she entered Jordyn’s room to find Trevor working at the desk.

Trevor looked up, noticing her. “You’re back,” he said.

Celeste murmured a soft reply.

She set aside her bag and went over to Jordyn’s bedside.

Jordyn was still on an IV. She must have been tired, as she had dozed off with a slight frown.

Celeste didn’t wake her up. Instead, she turned to Trevor and asked, “Is she okay now?”

“She was hurting pretty bad when I got home, but it’s much better now.”

“I see.”

Celeste sank into the couch, book in hand, intending to read while waiting for Jordyn to wake up.

Then, Trevor asked, “Have you eaten yet?”

“No, I haven’t.”

could utter another word, Jordyn

was very surprised to

“Yup.”

Before she could speak, . Jordyn sat up

the warmth of her tiny body, Celeste paused briefly before hugging her back, making sure to avoid the

site.

on the IV for more than half an hour. As

I ask someone to bring you

up against Celeste, Jordyn lifted her head. “No, I want to eat Mom’s

said, “Have something else for now, Jo. I’ll make you something

was already too late to start preparing a

“You have to eat with me

“Okay.”

joy was almost tangible after Celeste

Trevor carefully removed the needle for her, and she immediately asked Celeste

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that Jordyn had gained some weight. She seemed to have grown taller

days had

“Mom?”

lost in thought. Softly, she placed her

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