Chapter 85

Chapter 85
“ Okay ! ” Jordyn happily ran upstairs , her footsteps light and quick .
Celeste had just finished shutting down her laptop and tidying up when she stepped out of the master bedroom . Before she could react , Jordyn threw herself into her arms , hugging her tightly . “ Mom ! ”
Celeste only patted the top of her head without hugging her back .
Jordyn didn’t notice , too excited as she chattered away . Just then , the sound of approaching footsteps made Celeste look up , and her gaze locked onto Trevor’s .
His face was expressionless , while hers remained calm .
Looking down at Jordyn , Celeste said , “ Go have Hannah help you with your bath . Mom needs to talk to Dad . ” Trevor stopped walking upon hearing this .
Jordyn had spent two fun – filled days outside and was in a great mood . Though she was reluctant , she didn’t argue and obediently went to her room to have Hannah help her wash up .
Celeste turned to Trevor , who was casually leaning against the wall , occupied with his phone . “ Can we talk in the
room ? ”
“ Okay . ”
Celeste walked in first . As Trevor entered behind her , she said , “ Close the door . ”
She didn’t want their conversation to disturb Jordyn , especially if it turned into an argument .
Thinking about it , they had never fought , even after being married for years .
Trevor had never cared enough to argue with her .
As for her , every moment she spent with him was precious , and she couldn’t bear to waste it on fights.
Trevor shut the door behind him and turned to her . “ What do you want to talk about ? ”
Celeste got straight to the point . “ Wynn’s uncle , Oliver , bought the villa across from my uncle , Ivan’s . It’s been under renovation for a while now , and I expect they’ll be moving in soon . ”
Wynn’s mother , Lilian Shaw , bore the Shaw family name .
However , the entanglement between the Rodriguez , Locker and Shaw families didn’t start with Lilian and Isabelle .
It dated back to their grandmothers ‘ generation .
Back then , Wynn’s grandmother , Dorothy , and Celeste’s grandmother , Betty , had been close friends .
However , Dorothy had married poorly and lived in hardship . Betty had often supported her financially . Later , Lilian and Labelle had become best friends as well
The Locket and Rodriguez families were of equal status .
Harvey and Isabelle had fallen in love freely , and in the beging , their relationship was strong . But everything changed when Lillan returned after graduating from university .
To elevate Lilian’s status , Dorothy had ruthlessly severed ties with Betty .
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Over the years , whenever the Shaw family encountered Ivan or Betty , their attitude was condescending , a far cry from the desperate humility they had once shown when seeking shelter .
Celeste didn’t need to go into detail she knew Trevor was aware of all of this .
So surely , by saying this much , he would …
Trevor did , indeed , understand . He also grasped what Celeste was asking for .
He took out a cigarette , pausing before lighting it . “ Do you mind ? ”
Celeste shook her head .
As he lit the cigarette and took a drag , he asked , “ You want me to make them move ? ”
“ Yes , ”
Trevor exhaled a slow breath of smoke and didn’t respond immediately .
This matter was deeply important to Celeste . She could ignore other things , but not this .
Her hands clenched into fists , and her eyes slightly reddened as she looked at him . “ I’m begging you . As long as you agree , I’ll do whatever you ”
Before she could finish , he cut her off , “ Okay . ”
Celeste froze . She hadn’t expected him to agree so easily .