The Scent of 249

Chapter 249

Chapter 249

Wynn was stunned for a moment. After processing his words, she responded kindly, “No worries. Your plans

should come first.”

Beck nodded.

Once Wynn drove off, he got into his own car.

But instead of starting the engine, he reached for his phone found Celeste’s number, and, after a brief pause, dialed.

Celeste was still at the office.

Seeing his name on the screen, she answered the call casually, “Mr. Harper?”

Beck had words at the tip of his tongue, but the noise in the background made him stop short. Instead, he asked, ” Still working at this hour?”

“Yeah.”

Considering the time, Celeste assumed this wasn’t a work matter. “I’m free tomorrow. What does Shanice have in mind?”

Silence.

Noticing his silence, Celeste prompted, “Mr. Harper?”

Beck knew how busy she had been this week.

It was already past nine, and she was still working.

He didn’t even need to ask–she had to be drained.

Her own daughter had returned to the Fleming Manor, and she wouldn’t get to see her tomorrow. Yet, despite that, he was still asking her to spend time with someone else’s child.

It seemed a little too unfair for her.

Hence, he said, “If you’re tired, let’s push it to next time.”

Celeste, however, wasn’t feeling particularly exhausted.

“It’s fine. Tomorrow works.”

Beck hesitated for a couple of seconds before responding, “Alright then.”

Meanwhile…

As the Flemings exited the restaurant after dinner, they bumped into the Robinsons.

Theodore, being well–acquainted with Lincoln, greeted him warmly.

Jorge and Trevor exchanged greetings as well.

Jordyn, who was holding Trevor’s hand, looked up and greeted, “Mr. Robinson, hi!”

Jorge nodded. “Hello there.”

The moment Jorge spotted the Flemings, his gaze swept over the group.

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He realized he recognized everyone.

However, he hadn’t seen any unfamiliar woman who might be Jordyn’s mother.

So, had Trevor really ended his marriage?

After some small talk with the Robinsons, the Flemings got into their car and drove to the hospital to see Martha.

That night, Lincoln stayed behind to accompany Martha.

Trever and the others, on the other hand, went back to the Fleming Manor.

Just as they had arrived, Tucker turned to Trevor and asked, “Trev, you didn’t forget my idol’s autograph, did you?

Trevor tossed him the car keys. “It’s in the car. Go get it yourself.”

Thank you, Trev!”

Tucker excitedly caught the keys.

Upon seeing this, Queenie asked, “What’s that about?”

Tucker froze momentarily.

“It’s nothing,” Trevor replied.

Letting out a breath of relief, Tucker bolted outside to get Wynn’s autograph.

Queenie shrugged and didn’t press further.

Moments later, Tucker came back with a few notebooks in his hand.

Although it did have “CC” on it, it wasn’t the kind of autograph he wanted.

He blurted out, “Trev, I wanted a signed poster–the kind you can hang on the wall and admire every day.”

Trevor replied flatly, “You’re not the right fit for that.”

“Why not?”

It wasn’t like he was going to do anything weird. He just wanted to put it on his wall and glance at it whenever he felt like it.

Trevor looked at him with a smile but said nothing.

From that expression alone, Tucker knew the answer was a definite no.

Hence, he didn’t push further.

But still, he had his idol’s autograph, and that was enough to make him happy. `

Feeling satisfied, he quickly sent Wynn a message to say thanks.

Some time later, Jordyn went up to Trevor with a tablet in her hand. “Dad, there’s a new animated movie coming out tomorrow! The trailer looks amazing. Can we go watch it together?”

“I’ll be busy tomorrow, though,” Trevor said.

Now that Lincoln was back, Fleming Manor would probably be filled with guests tomorrow.

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Then, he added, “Try asking your

“Oh…”

She had been seeing Celeste more frequently lately, so she wasn’t as attached as before.

“What about Wynn? Can I…”

“She has a lesson with someone tomorrow. Don’t disturb her,” Trevor responded.

Pouting, Jordyn muttered, “Okay. I guess I’ll ask Mom then.”

With that, Jordyn pulled out her phone and gave Celeste a call.

Celeste had just arrived home not long ago.

She saw the caller’s name, but she didn’t answer the call.

Putting her phone away, she went to take a bath.

When Celeste didn’t answer, Jordyn figured she was probably swamped with work. “Mom is busy too…”

Trevor cast an eye on Tucker, who was sitting nearby. “Let your uncle take you then.”

Tucker was at a loss for words after processing what had just happened.

He was supposed to go out with his friends!

But remembering how Trevor had just gotten him his idol’s autograph and how his idol had been extra nice to him, he felt pretty good about it. Thus, he agreed right away.