The Scent of 42

Chapter 42

Thinking of that, Celeste replied, “Got it. I’ll be back soon.

That night, Celeste made honey garlic spare ribs for Jordyn and also prepared some soup. She stayed over for the next two days.

On Friday, Betty called, asking her to come home for dinner So, Celeste took Jordyn to the Rodriguez family home.

However, only Betty was at home. The others were either out socializing or still in school.

Betty didn’t know that Jordyn had returned to the country. Seeing Celeste bring her along, she was pleasantly surprised.

Jordyn was quite close to Betty and quickly won her over, making her very happy.

That night, Celeste and Jordyn stayed at the Rodriguez family home.

The next morning, Celeste got up early to make pancakes.

Watching her skillful movements, Betty couldn’t help but sigh, remembering how Celeste had never done housework before she got married.

Celeste knew what Betty was thinking and smiled. “Cooking helps me clear my mind. I actually enjoy it.”

Celeste had gained a little weight since the last time she was home and was no longer looking as thin. Seeing this, Betty felt somewhat relieved.

After making the pancakes and chatting with Betty for a while, Celeste went upstairs. Jordyn was already awake and washing up.

As Celeste gathered up Jordyn’s pajamas to put them in the wash, she noticed her tablet light up with a message from Wynn.

“Jo, are you awake? I’ll be back this afternoon. Let’s have dinner together tonight, and I’ll take you out to play tomorrow, okay?”

Celeste glanced at it briefly before looking away and putting the pajamas in the washing machine.

By the time she returned, Jordyn was already holding her tablet. When she saw Celeste, she quickly moved it behind her back, trying to keep her from seeing the conversation with Wynn.

Celeste didn’t expose her and simply said, “The pancakes are ready. Let’s go downstairs for breakfast.”

Jordyn excitedly jumped off the bed. “It’s been so long since I’ve had Mom’s pancakes. Yay!”

During breakfast, Betty asked happily, “Jo, what do you want to eat for dinner? Granny will have someone make it for you.”

Jordyn knew that Betty didn’t like Wynn.

Hearing this, she rolled her dark eyes and said in a small voice, “Granny, Dad is coming home tonight. I want to go back for dinner…”

Betty was reluctant to let her go since she hadn’t seen Jordyn in a long time. However, over the past two years, Jordyn had become very attached to Trevor. So, hearing this she didn’t think much of it.

Celeste knew Jordyn was lying but pretended not to notice. She placed a serving of food onto Betty’s plate and said, “It’s fine, I’ll stay here with you.”

1/2

Chapter 42

+25 BONUS

A wife staying at her family home when her husband returned from a business trip seemed unreasonable.

But since Trevor had never treated Celeste well, Betty had no interest in seeing her care about him. If Celeste wanted a divorce, she would support her wholeheartedly.

So, hearing this, Betty smiled. “Good, you’re always so considerate.”

Jordyn had been worried about how to find an excuse to ditch Celeste and meet Wynn. Now that Celeste had decided to stay, she instantly felt relieved.

When Jordyn was about to leave, Betty prepared a bunch of her favorite snacks for her.

But Celeste pushed them back, telling her to save them for Ivan’s children instead.

When Jordyn left, Celeste didn’t personally send her off. Instead, she contacted Trevor’s butler and asked him to send someone to pick her up.

Betty watched this and found it a little strange, but she didn’t dwell on it.

Chapter 43