The Scent of 78

Chapter 78

Betty was turning 70 next month.

Celeste was discussing with Ivan how they should celebrate Betty’s birthday.

Betty had no interest in their plan. “No need for anything extravagant. Having a meal together as a family is enough.”

Adeline added, “It’s my 70th birthday. We should celebrate it in a big way.”

Celeste and Ivan thought the same too.

Since it came from the grandchildren’s kindness, Betty gave in to their suggestion.

Jordyn still had to go to school tomorrow. Thus, after having dinner together, Celeste left the Rodriguez residence with Jordyn.

After she arrived at the Fleming Manor, Jordyn got out of the car and ran into the house, beaming with joy.

Celeste stayed in the car as she said to Jordyn, “Take a bath and rest early. I’ve got things to do, so I’ll get going

now.”

Jordyn’s smile froze. “Huh?”

She returned to the car and rested her face on it. Furrowing her brows, Jordyn asked, “Are you busy, Mom?”

Celeste answered without changing her expression. “Yep. Do well in class, and give me a call if something comes

Jordyn was a little upset. She pursed her lips and replied, “Okay.”

When work piled up, Trevor was often absent from home.

Hence, Jordyn assumed Celeste’s absence was work–related and didn’t dwell on it further.

When Peter noticed they came back, he went out to greet them.

Jordyn asked, “Is Dad back yet?”

Peter answered with a smile, “Yes, he’s back already.”

Celeste’s face remained neutral. “Jordyn, I’m leaving now.”

“Alright…” Jordyn moved away.

Peter was slightly confused. “Are you still going out this late at night, Mrs. Fleming

Celeste kept her reply short. “Yes, I have some things to take care of.”

As she finished speaking, she turned to Jordyn. “It’s chilly out here. Go inside.”

“Okay” Jordyn waved at Celeste and entered the house together with Peter.

After seeing Jordyn off, Celeste turned the car around and drove away.

Jordyn asked Peter after entering the house, “Where’s Dad

“He should be in the study.”

Jordyn then went upstairs, only to realize the door to the study was open. Trevor was leaning against the window.

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He was smoking as he looked outside the witlow.

“Dad,” Jordyn called out for him.

“Hi, lo.” Trevor turned around to face her.

Jordyn continued, “Mom has something to take care of. She just left.”

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Trevor put out the cigarette and tossed it into the ashtray. know, I saw her leave.”

Jordyn scrunched up her little nose. “Mom has been so busy recently just like you.”

Trevor let out a chuckle. “You’re right.”

It was getting late, and Jordyn was tired as well. Yawning, she uttered, “I’m going to take a bath and sleep. Good night, Dad.”

“Good night, have sweet dreams.”

After Celeste arrived home, she washed up and went to bed immediately.

She arrived at the office promptly the next day.

In the afternoon, she and Yandel went to InnovaTech for some technical maintenance, along with some other technicians.

This time, she didn’t see Trevor or Wynn there.

On the following days, including Thursday when she went back to the villa to cook for Jordyn, she never saw Trevor around

She heard how Trevor wasn’t on a business trip. He just had some errands to run, so he wouldn’t be home for dinner.

Celeste didn’t bother asking about his “errands“-whether it was a date with Wynn or some other obligations. When she got off work on Friday, thinking about what to have for dinner, she received a call from Jordyn. “Mom, Dad won’t be home on the weekend. When are you coming back home?”

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