At that moment, Zeke had just arrived in the break room and paused when he overheard Celeste and Naomi’s
conversation
He and Jacob had always thought that Celeste wouldn’t be able to leave thepany. They were confident that she would find a way to stay.
When Naomi took over Celeste’s duties, they expected Celeste to make a move. After all, Naomi was stunning How could Celeste let her stay so close to Trevor?
However, during the past couple of days, Celeste had not only epted Naomi but also gotten along well with her. <b>Now</b><b>, </b>she was even willing to teach Naomi how to make the coffee Trevor liked.
What on earth was going on?
Celeste was oblivious to Zeke’s thoughts. She was focused on finishing her work and politely turned down Naomi’s offer to go out for dinner that evening.
She nned to head home for a quick meal and continue researching Al–rted topics.
Just as she left thepany, her phone rang. It was Jordyn calling
“Mom, are you done with work?”
Celeste got <b>into </b>the car and replied, “What’s up?”
“I want you to cook dinner. Can you make it when youe home?”
Celeste paused.
She and Trevor weren’t officially divorced yet, and he hadn’t called to ask her to move out. So, he probably wouldn’t mind her going back to make dinner for <b>Jordyn</b>.
But… She was feeling a little tired and had her ns.
Even though Jordyn was her responsibility, Celeste also had her own life. She wasn’t willing to sacrifice her time unconditionally anymore just because of Jordyn.
She replied, “I have something to do today, maybe next time.”
Celeste had always prioritized Trevor and Jordyn in the past and had almost never said no to them. But for the second time on this day, Celeste <b>had </b>to refuse Jordyn’s request
Although Jordyn simply assumed her mother really was busy, she had grown used to being the number one priority in Celeste’s life<b>. </b>She felt a little hurt.
“<b>Mom</b>, why are you always so busytely? I don’t care, I want you to make dinner!”
“Jo…” Celeste felt a headacheing on
Jordyn huffed and hung up the phone angrily.
Celeste teared up. She covered her eyes and sat in silence for a while before finally starting the car.
<b>At </b><b>home</b>, she grabbed a quick meal and hopped onto work. Just as she opened herptop, she received a call from Matthias.
“There’s an event in <b>a </b>few days. Want toe with me? I’d like to introduce you to a few people.”
“Sure.”
Matthias then asked, “When will your handover beplete?”
“Soon, it should be in the next few days.”
“Great.”
Meanwhile, Jordyn thought Celeste would hurry home tofort her <b>and </b><b>make </b>dinner. But an hour had passed, and it was <b>already </b>close to 8:00 pm. Celeste still <b>hadn’t </be home.
Peter was concerned that she might be starving and suggested, “Since Mrs. Fleming is busy, why don’t you eat something to hold you over until shees back?”
“I don’t want to!” Jordyn pouted.
When Celeste hadn’t even called, she finally felt truly upset Peter’s suggestion only made her cry harder. “I want Mom to make it for me!!!
“But…” Peter thought Celeste was truly busy and had no choice but to call Trevor.
It <b>took </b>a while before Trevor answered the phone. “What is it?”
After Peter exined the situation, Trevor replied, “Give her the phone.”
Jordyn sniffled as she picked up the phone. “Dad<b>…</b><b>” </b>
“Have dinner first.”
<b>Jordyn </b>wiped her tears but stubbornly stayed silent.
Trevor fell silent as well.
Jordyn cried harder.
“I’ll take you out this weekend. You can choose where you want to go.”
Her sobbing stopped immediately. “Really?”
“Yes. Now, eat your dinner first.”
“Have you eaten, Dad?”
“I’m at a social event.”
“Okay…
“Go eat.”
“Got it.”
Jordyn pouted but felt better and hung up. She went downstairs to eat without furtherint.
After the call, Trevor returned to the private room, where someone joked, “Mr. Fleming, you sure have many calls
to <b>take</b><b>.</b>‘
Trevor took a sip of his drink.
“My daughter was throwing a <b>tantrum </b>and refused to eat. ad to