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 woke

was very surprised to

“Yup.”

the bed. Before she could speak, . Jordyn sat up and threw her arms around Celeste’s

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

site.

was feeling much better after being on the IV for more than half an hour. As the

stayed where he was, glancing over. “Should I ask someone

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

hearing that, Celeste said, “Have something else for now, Jo.

late to start preparing a

have to

“Okay.”

joy was almost tangible after Celeste

drip neared its end, Trevor carefully removed the needle for

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

had only been 20 days

“Mom?”

Celeste seemed lost in thought. Softly,

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