Chapter 489
On Sunday afternoon, Jordyn called to say she wanted to come over. Remembering the promise she had made to Jordyn before, Celeste agreed. 1 She was brought over by a driver. As soon as she got out of the car, Jordyn happily threw herself into Celeste’s arms. After acting spoiled with Celeste and Betty for a while, she excitedly told them that she had won first place in her fencing competition. She had even stuffed the trophy into her little backpack and happily shoved it into Celeste’s hands.
1 Betty looked on, smiling so wide her mouth could hardly close, endlessly praising Jordyn for being excellent and capable. When it came to fencing, Celeste knew she hadn’t done much for Jordyn. And in the future, what she could do for her might not be much either. + After a moment’s thought, she said, “How about I take you to buy a frame later so we can mount your trophy?” 2 Jordyn replied, “No need, Dad already had someone custom- —- make a frame for me before the competition. It’s super pretty.” She had taken a picture.
Hearing Celeste mention it, she immediately pulled out her phone and handed it to her, saying, ” See? Isn’t it pretty?” Celeste glanced at it. Even just from the photo, she could tell the frame Trevor had made for Jordyn was extremely costly. And the fact that Trevor had prepared it secretly in advance also showed how much thought he had put into it. Even though she already had a custom frame for her trophy, hearing Celeste’s suggestion to buy one still made Jordyn very happy. That night, Jordyn stayed over at the Rodriguez residence.
+ The next morning, Celeste put the required documents into her bag. Jordyn happened to see, but she didn’t understand what it was and didn’t ask. Looking at her daughter’s clear eyes under that pretty face, Celeste realized that Trevor still hadn’t told Jordyn about their divorce. 2 She hesitated, then looked at her. Jordyn, puzzled, looked back. Mom? What’s wrong?” Worried that saying anything might cause trouble, Celeste —- thought it over and decided it was better left for Trevor to handle. “It’s nothing.
I’m going to work now, don’t run around, okay?” 2 “Got it, bye Mom.” Celeste nodded, then went downstairs and left. When she arrived at the courthouse, Trevor was already waiting outside. 2 Trevor greeted, “Morning.” Celeste silently nodded, then walked in with him. After that, they didn’t say much to each other. It wasn’t long before the procedure was completed. Just as Celeste was about to leave, Trevor’s phone rang. He had also been about to leave, but seeing the caller ID, he picked up while slowing his pace.
But since Celeste was walking ahead of him, she still caught his, voice as he spoke on the phone. “Everything went smoothly. It’s done. I’ll go over to your place in a bit.” Then he added, “I’ve already sorted out the issues with InnovaTech and prepared the plan. Don’t worry, I’ll drop by personally later.” 12 —- After that, he and Wynn began talking about other matters. But the distance between them was growing, and soon Celeste couldn’t hear anymore. She got in her car and drove off. = Not long after she left, Trevor also got into his car and drove away.
3 In other words, after completing their divorce, the two of them didn’t even say goodbye. 1