Chapter 448 In the following days , Celeste remained as busy as ever . She left early and came homete every day , even though Jordyn had been staying with the Rodriguez family , the mother and daughter didn''t actually spend much time together . Trevor , though also busy with work , reportedly called Jordyn almost every day . However , Celeste was never around during those calls , so she didn''t know what the father and daughter talked about . Jordyn''s birthday was on Friday .


    Perhaps due to Trevor having always given her enough love and attention , when she found out he likely wouldn''t be able to make it back in time for her birthday , she wasn''t too upset . Instead , she hugged Celeste''s arm and said , " It''s okay . As long as Mom is with me on my birthday , that''s enough .


    " When sheter found out that Celeste was really busy and might only have time to cook her a bowl of her favorite soup and give her a gift on her birthday , Jordyn did feel a little disappointed . ( 3 ) It had been a long time since she''d had one of Celeste''s homemade cakes . She missed them . She had assumed that , at the very least , Celeste would make her a cake .


    59 But over the past few days , seeing how busy Celeste had been at the Rodriguez residence , she didn''t throw a tantrum or make any demands . She simply said , " Okay , I understand … " Celeste was truly swampedtely . Whether it was with YodaVision , Fleming Group , or Velotra , there had been an endless stream of matters needing her attention . She''d been working overtimete into the night every day - there really was no time to spare . 2 It was Jordyn''s birthday after all .


    She had given birth to her . So , no matter what , she had a responsibility . Even though she and Trevor hadn''t officially divorced yet , she had already started stepping back from parenting duties . That in itself was already somewhat irresponsible . But , now … Thinking of this , Celeste said , " If I get off work early tomorrow , I''ll make you a cake . " Jordyn beamed . " Yay ! Thank you , Mom ! " However , by Thursday , Celeste was so busy shepletely lost track of time .


    By the time she finished everything and snapped back to reality , it was already around three in the morning . After returning home and washing up , it was already 5:00 am . And she had a meeting at Velotra scheduled for a bit past 9- There was simply no time to make a cake . She only managed to cook a bowl of Jordyn''s favorite soup and hand her the birthday gift before rushing off to her meeting at Velotra . By the time her workday ended , it was already past 9:00 pm .


    1/3 Chapter 448  Celeste checked the time . Thinking about how she had barely exchanged a word with Jordyn that morning before rushing out , a flicker of guilt crossed her face . Matthias noticed the shift in her expression and asked , " What''s wrong ? " " Today is Jordyn''s birthday . " Matthias could understand Celeste''splicated feelings toward her daughter . And he knew that no matter what , she hadn''t truly let go .


    1 Seeing how Celeste had been busy all day without even managing to make a phone call home , he checked the time and said , There''s still time . If you go back now , you can still keep herpany . " Celeste hummed a response . Then , she left the office and drove straight home . When she arrived , Betty was still awake . Seeing her return , the elderly woman softly said , " You were gone all day , and Trevor didn''t call either . Jordyn hasn''t been very cheerful today .


    " 1 Celeste was momentarily stunned . She hadn''t expected that Trevor hadn''t called all day . Betty sighed and gently patted her hand . " She''s still awake . Go spend some time with her . " Celeste nodded and went upstairs . Upstairs , Jordyn was lying on her bed reading aic book . Seeing Celeste return , she nced up and greeted her tly , " Mom , you''re back . " " Mm . " Celeste set down her bag and paused for a couple of seconds before walking over to her . " Sorry .


    I''ve been busy with work , so … " " I know . " Jordyn looked up at her . " Mom , I understand . " 2 She seemed very mature , but Celeste knew she was genuinely upset . When Jordyn was truly happy , she loved to act spoiled with her . In the past , when Jordyn was upset , Celeste had all kinds of ways to coax her into a smile . But now , standing there watching her , she suddenly didn''t know what to say or do tofort her .


    Only now did Celeste realize that even though things between them seemed normal on the surface , there was already a distance growing between them . 7 Just then , Jordyn''s phone suddenly rang . She nced down and saw that the caller was " Dad . " She didn''t look particrly happy , but she still answered the call quickly , though her tone was a bit cold . " Hello ? " On the other end , Trevor smiled and said , " Jordyn , happy birthday .


    " Still flipping through her book , Jordyn responded tly , " Okay . " Trevor seemed to sense she was upset , but he didn''t sound surprised . " You''re mad , huh ? " Jordyn pouted silently and didn''t respond . " Sorry , " he said . " I was on the ne earlier and couldn''t make any calls , so … " Still , she said nothing .


    2/3 Chapter 448  Then , Trevor chuckled softly and said , " I''m actually outside Granny''s neighborhood right now , Jordyn , you- " At those words , Jordyn jumped up from the bed . " Dad , you''re back ? You''re not lying to me , are you ? " Trevor''s voice still carried a smile . " Mm , I came back just to spend your birthday with you . It''s only a bit past ten . So , I''m still on time . " 5 "


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