Chapter 354

Chapter 354
Although the coach didn’t say it outright , Celeste could guess what he meant .
In fact , even if he didn’t mention it , she could already tell that the reason Jordyn took up fencing was likely due to the influence of either Trevor or Wynn .
But she didn’t dwell on it too much .
Although she had given up custody of Jordyn and wouldn’t involve herself much in her future , Jordyn was still her daughter – her flesh and blood . Even if they grew further and further apart over time , she still hoped Jordyn would have a bright future .
As long as fencing was good for her , that was enough . As for who inspired her to take it up , it didn’t matter .
Celeste didn’t keep her eyes on Jordyn the whole time during training .
As Jordyn’s training was about to wrap up , Celeste was looking something up on her phone when someone suddenly appeared beside her .
She paused , then looked up – sure enough , it was Trevor , his deep eyes fixed on her . She only glanced at him briefly before looking away .
Trevor asked , “ What kind of model data is that ? ”
Celeste put her phone away and didn’t answer .
Trevor seemed like he wanted to say more , but just then , Jordyn’s training ended . She removed her fencing mask and ran over excitedly . “ Dad ! ”
Trevor smiled and ruffled her hair . “ All done ? ”
“ Mm ! ” Jordyn nodded , then handed her towel to Celeste . “ Mom , help me wipe my sweat . ”
Afterward , she looked up at both of them and said , “ I’m hungry – let’s go eat , okay ? ”
Trevor said , “ Alright . ”
Jordyn turned to Celeste and asked , “ Mom , what do you want to eat ? ”
Celeste had just finished wiping her down . She pulled her hand back and said , “ I have things to do , so I won’t be joining you two for lunch . ”
Jordyn froze , her expression faltering . She didn’t say anything right away .
Actually , she wasn’t surprised by that answer .
There had been plenty of times just like this before – when she and Dad had asked Mom to eat with them , Mom would always say she was too busy .
She thought maybe today would be different .
After all , her mom had spent the whole morning with her and didn’t seem that busy . Maybe , just maybe , they could all have lunch together .
But …
She pouted and lowered her head , murmuring a soft , disappointed “ Okay . ”
At that moment , Trevor spoke up . “ Join us for a meal . If you don’t want me to ask about the things you’re
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avoiding , I won’t . ”
The real reason Celeste didn’t want to have lunch with them was indeed because she didn’t want to hear him bring up anything about InnovaTech .
But that wasn’t the only reason . She only said , “ No , you two go ahead . ” Her tone was calm , but firm .
She could eat with Jordyn , sure – but with both father and daughter ? There was no need .
Trevor looked at her , smiled faintly , and didn’t push it further . “ Alright , then . ”
Jordyn , of course , wasn’t happy . Her lips pressed into a tight line , her eyes tearing up .
Celeste clenched her fist , then , after a moment of hesitation , reached out and gently patted Jordyn’s head . “ Next time , when I’m free , we’ll go out to eat together . ”
Hearing her mom’s reassurance , Jordyn still couldn’t quite cheer up . But at least she wasn’t as disappointed or upset as before . She nodded slightly and let out another soft “ Okay . ”
Celeste felt she’d said everything she needed to . So , she picked up her bag and got ready to leave .
But as soon as Jordyn saw that her mom was about to go , she grew anxious .
She hurried over and grabbed Celeste’s hand , looking up at her and asking , “ Mom , will you come to my competition next month ? ”
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