Chapter 440
Chapter 440
Jordyn held Celeste’s hand with one hand and tugged on Trevor with the other . “ Let’s go for lunch together ! ”
Celeste paused , intending to pull her hand away , but then she heard Jordyn suddenly say ,
“ I think it’s been a really , really long time since I had a meal with both Mom and Dad . ”
Seeing how happy Jordyn looked , holding both her and Trevor’s hands , and noticing how the other kids around them were all accompanied by both parents , Celeste hesitated .
She had insisted on keeping the baby when she got pregnant unexpectedly , and in the years that followed , Trevor had basically not been involved in Jordyn’s life .
However , in the last couple of years , he started getting close to Jordyn . But it caused the mother and daughter to spend more time apart than together .
In other words , Jordyn had never truly experienced being in a “ complete ” family . 2
Celeste felt that in that sense , she had failed Jordyn . She gave birth to her , raised her – yet had barely given her a normal childhood … 3
No matter what kind of relationship she and Trevor might have in the future , they would always be Jordyn’s biological parents . Regarding Jordyn’s future , even after the divorce , they would still have to sit down and discuss things together .
So having a meal together like this … wasn’t a big deal .
“ Mom ? ” Seeing she hadn’t replied , Jordyn shook her hand and looked up at her .
Celeste came back to her senses , glanced at Trevor , wanting to ask what he thought . But just as she looked up , she saw he was already watching her from the side , as if he could read her mind .
He asked , “ What should we have for lunch ? ”
Celeste looked away and answered calmly , “ You decide . ” 2
Trevor nodded . “ Okay . ”
A while later , they each got into their cars and headed to the restaurant .
When they arrived and entered a private dining room , Jordyn sat in the middle .
Trevor handed the menu to Celeste before asking , “ Will you be going to Fleming Group this afternoon ? ”
“ I have other things to do , I won’t be going. ”
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“ Alright . ”
Trevor poured her a cup of tea .
Celeste thanked him , then asked , “ Jordyn’s birthday is coming up . How do you plan to celebrate it ? ”
She hadn’t celebrated Jordyn’s birthday for the past two years .
Last year , she’d actually planned to fly to Andostan for Jordyn’s birthday . But Trevor didn’t respond to her message , and Jordyn seemed to be having a great time without her , not wanting her to go .
So , Celeste only went over on the actual day . But when she arrived .
She didn’t want to think about it .
Recalling what happened last year , her tone was light when she said , “ You can make the arrangements . ”
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By that time , they’d already be divorced , and custody of Jordyn would be with Trevor . So , he could plan it however he wanted .
As for her , she might not even show up .
Just as she was thinking this , Jordyn said , “ Mom , can you be with me on my birthday ? ”
Celeste smiled but didn’t give a direct answer . “ We’ll see when the time comes . I’ll attend if thats time
Jordyn looked a little disappointed . “ Okay … ”
Trevor had a lot of business to attend to . After ordering the food , he took several calls in a row .
Celeste didn’t really speak to him much after that .
When they were done with the meal and Celeste was getting ready to leave , fordyn fugged on her , asking her to stay a little longer .
Unable to resist , Celeste agreed .
Trevor seemed to have finished his work and wasn’t in a rush to leave either . He joined them as they went to a
game arcade
Celeste didn’t engage with him .
Trevor seemed to notice and didn’t force it . Instead , he stood behind them , quietly watching as Celeste taught forty play the games .
How to
After playing for a while , Celeste remained expressionless , but Jordyn was worried her father might be bored . “ Dad , do you want to play with us ? ”
Trevor glanced at Celeste , who clearly wasn’t paying him any attention .
He smiled slightly and said , “ It’s okay . I’m happy just watching you two play . ”
“ Okay then ! ”