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.”

Trevor could utter another word,

to see Celeste.

“Yup.”

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

the warmth of her tiny body, Celeste paused briefly before hugging

site.

after being on the IV for more than half

he was, glancing over. “Should I ask

lifted her head. “No,

“Have something else for now, Jo.

already too late to start preparing

she mumbled. “You have to eat

“Okay.”

was almost tangible after

needle for her, and she immediately asked Celeste to carry her

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to realize that Jordyn had gained some weight. She seemed

20 days

“Mom?”

that Celeste seemed lost in thought. Softly,

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