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

was very surprised to

“Yup.”

barely started reading, walked over, and sat by the bed. Before she

Celeste paused briefly before hugging her back, making sure

site.

the IV for more than half an hour. As the hunger set

was, glancing over. “Should I ask

up against Celeste, Jordyn lifted her head. “No, I want to

hearing that, Celeste said, “Have something else for now, Jo. I’ll make

already too late

have to

“Okay.”

almost tangible after Celeste had

end, Trevor carefully removed the needle for her, and she immediately asked Celeste to carry her downstairs for

Chapter 108

+25 BONUS

her, only to realize that Jordyn had gained some weight. She seemed

days had she

“Mom?”

thought. Softly, she

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255