Chapter 221
Chapter 221
Jordyn absolutely loved Christmas .
Every year , she would decorate the Christmas tree at home with Celeste .
On Christmas Day , they would go out together , strolling through the streets and soaking in the festive atmosphere with everyone around them .
But ever since Jordyn went abroad with Trevor , they had never spent another Christmas together . No , it would be more accurate to say she had stopped celebrating Christmas altogether .
Celeste told herself she was moving on . But in the end , this was the daughter she had given birth to and raised with her own hands for many years .
Now , standing amidst the bustling crowds , watching the lively scene around her , memories of the past surged up , disturbing her peace .
“ Ms. Rodriguez ? ”
Celeste turned around .
It was Caleb .
She gave a polite nod . “ Mr. Jennings . ”
“ Why are you here alone ? ”
Celeste cressed the emotions in her eyes and smiled . “ just came out to buy some plants for my home . ”
Caleb had approached her because he had seen her standing alone in the crowd from a distance – her figure and expression tinged with solitude .
There even seemed to be an unshakable sadness about her .
He didn’t know much about Celeste . But whatever was troubling her , it was enough to weigh heavily on her heart . He asked , “ Want to grab a drink ? ”
Celeste shook her head . “ I’m just going to buy what I need and head home . ” Then , out of politeness , she asked , What about you ? Why are you here alone ? ”
Caleb replied , “ I was out having dinner with a friend , but he had to leave early . ”
Since she had only come here on a whim , she might not know about the event later . So , he said , “ There’s going to be a big fireworks show here soon . Want to stay and watchi
He wasn’t asking her out – just letting her know .
Celeste smiled . “ Oh , so that’s why it’s so crowded here . ”
She wasn’t very familiar with Caleb . Just as she was about to say something , her words stalled when she suddenly noticed three familiar figures emerging from the crowd .
It was Trevor , Wynn , and Jordyn . They were heading toward the plaza , seemingly there for the fireworks show as
well
Caleb noticed her change in expression and followed her gaze , spotting Trevor and Wynn – along with a little girl . He was momentarily stunned .
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He had heard from Jorge that , recently , there was a growing rumor in their circle – Trevor had a child . For years , there had also been speculation that Trevor was married .
But those rumors were never confirmed .
Truth and fiction blurred together , and no one really knew for sure . Most people thought the claim about Trevor having a child was just hearsay .
Caleb had thought the same .
But now , seeing Trevor and Wynn out with a little girl on such a festive occasion , he was genuinely surprised .
Even so , that didn’t necessarily mean the girl was Trevor’s daughter , right ?
Besides , Wynn was only about 25 and had supposedly been studying abroad all these years . She couldn’t have been pursuing a master’s and a Ph.D. while also having a child , could she ?
That wouldn’t make any sense .
While these thoughts ran through his mind , Trevor and Wynn had already disappeared into the crowd .
Caleb turned back to look at Celeste and saw that she had already averted her gaze .
Caleb recalled that she and Wynn never got along . But just now ; when she saw Trevor and Wynn together , her expression had been … strange .
He asked , “ Want to take a walk ? ”
Fireworks , huh ?
Celeste had actually been looking forward to them . But now .
Still , avoiding the fireworks just because of Trevor and Wynn would be a pointless loss .
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