Chapter : 571

Both Trevor and Celeste had brought food. When Jordyn saw the snacks that Celeste made-the ones she loved but hadn’t eaten in a long time-she lit up with surprise. “Mom, you even prepared snacks just for me!” Celeste actually hadn’t made them for Jordyn. It was Betty who had insisted she do it. Not wanting to be nagged or worried over, she simply made them. Seeing Jordyn so excited now, Celeste didn’t explain anything Just then, Trevor also placed two plates of snacks in front of her. “Samantha said you used to like these, so I asked her to make some.

Want to try?” He assumed Samantha was good at making these snacks- especially the spinach ravioli with that special flavor that Celeste used to love, the kind one couldn’t find anywhere outside. And ever since she’d moved out of his place, she hadn’t eaten them again. —- Looking at the familiar food laid out before her, Celeste suddenly felt as if she had slipped back into the past-back to those days when she stayed home waiting for Trevor to return. She turned her face away and said quietly, “Thanks. I’ll eat if I feel like it.” Trevor looked at her, paused, and didn’t push further.

After nibbling a bit, Jordyn noticed someone flying a kite and instantly wanted to try it too. She tugged Trevor away to buy kites, and soon they returned. Except that they each held one in hand. When Jordyn looked over, Trevor handed the blue butterfly kite to Celeste. Celeste instinctively pushed it back. “No need, I-” “Mom, Dad bought this one especially for you! Flying kites is really fun, you should try it!” Jordyn chirped, pushing the kite into Celeste’s hands.

Then she asked, “Mom, do you know how to fly a kite?” Celeste wasn’t sure what Jordyn meant by “Dad bought it especially for you,” but she answered, “I probably know how.” —- Jordyn had loved kites when she was young. Back when Trevor was still distant from Jordyn, Celeste had taken her out to fly kites several times during their outings. 7 But Jordyn had been so little then. She had probably forgotten all of it. Celeste actually wasn’t in the mood to fly anything. She accepted the kite Jordyn shoved at her but set it aside.

Meanwhile, Trevor guided Jordyn step-by-step, and they successfully got the kite into the air on the first try. 7 Holding the string, Jordyn’s pretty little face never stopped smiling. Trevor stood where he was, watching her with a gentle, lingering gaze. Seeing this, a warm sense of comfort rose quietly in Celeste’s chest. No matter what had happened in the past, no matter what lay between her and Trevor, at least he truly loved Jordyn now. With a father who cared for her this much, Jordyn would surely grow up happy.

—- Just as that thought settled, she suddenly noticed Trevor looking her way at some point. Celeste met his gaze. She was about to look away when he glanced at the kite she had placed aside and said, “Are you not flying the kite?” Celeste replied lightly, “I’m not interested.” 2 Hearing that, Trevor didn’t push further. After a moment, his attention shifted back to Jordyn. The campsite was big and rather crowded. Since they hadn’t brought any helpers, when Jordyn ran a little farther off, Trevor simply followed her.

Celeste stayed seated, unmoving, watching the father and daughter as their figures gradually drifted into the distance. 2