Chapter 421

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Chapter 421
As Isabelle’s condition was in the early stages and her organ fallur not yet severe , Lauren and her medical team were able to make several adjustments based on her overall health and condition .
In the end , they managed to find a treatment plan that could stabilize her illness .
When the news came , the tension that had been gripping Celeste and Betty finally eased . The dark cloud that had hung over the Rodriguez family for half a month had finally lifted . 2
That night , overwhelmed with joy , Betty even cooked dinner to celebrate with everyone .
After dinner , just as Celeste sat down with Betty in the living room Celeste’s phone rang – it was a call from Jordyn .
It had actually been over a month since mother and daugliter last spoke ..
Strictly speaking , Celeste should have answered the call the last time Jordyn tried . But at that time , she had just found out about Isabelle’s organ failure . Her mood was terrible , so she didn’t answer the call .
Now …
When she saw the caller ID , Betty said , “ Answer it . ”
Though she didn’t say it , she cared deeply about the bond between Jordyn and Wynn . 1
She had noticed that Celeste hadn’t let Jordyn visit lately , and she’d already guessed why – Celeste was worried that seeing Jordyn might further aggravate her already fragile emotions .
Although she had never truly blamed Jordyn for her closeness with Wynn , the truth was that if she had seen her during that difficult period , it probably would have triggered bitterness and resentment . 2
Now that her daughter’s illness had a glimmer of hope , of course she wanted Celeste and Jordyn to reconcile .
Celeste looked at the name on her phone screen . Then , she picked up after a few seconds .
Jordyn had planned to try again in a few days the last time Celeste didn’t answer . But Trevor , who used to encourage her to call her mother whenever she missed her , had told her not to disturb Celeste as she was very busy .
So , Jordyn had held back .
But this time , she really couldn’t hold it in anymore . It had been so long since she’d last seen her mother , or even talked to her .
She tried calling , and to her surprise , Celeste actually answered .
As soon as she heard Celeste’s voice , Jordyn got excited , as always , ‘ Mom ! ”
But before Celeste could respond , the emotions she had been bottling up spilled out . Her tone quickly turned aggrieved , “ Mom , you finally answered my call … You have no idea how much I’ve missed you lately … ”
Hearing her tearful voice full of grievance , Celeste lowered her gaze , suppressing the emotion in her eyes before replying calmly , “ Have you eaten dinner ? ”
“ Yes ! ” Jordyn perked up immediately upon hearing Celeste’s voice . Then she quickly asked , “ Mom , when are you free ? I can come tomorrow – no , I can come right now ! ”
Celeste said , “ I have work tomorrow . But if you want to
come over then come . ”
After a pause , she added , “ But ask your dad first . If he agrees- ‘
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“ He will agree ! ” Jordyn cut her off excitedly before she could finish “ I’m going to pack my things now . Mom , wait for me ! ”

Then she hung up immediately , turned to the man sitting beside her , and said , “ Mom said I can go see her ! ”
Trevor turned a page of his book before finally looking up and asking , “ Got it. Do you need me to drive you ? ”
“ Nope ! ” Jordyn replied , and without another second to spare , she grabbed Hannah and rushed upstairs to pack .
Just a few minutes later , she came bouncing downstairs with her backpack , and as she passed Trevor – who was still reading in the living room – she didn’t even glance at him .
She waved quickly as she ran out the door . “ Dad , I’m heading out now ! ”
Trevor turned slightly , watching her small figure disappear out the door , and said calmly , “ Okay . Be safe . And good night . ”
“ Good night ! ” s