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When Jordyn learned that Trevor had rushed back from bein; abroad just to surprise her, she finally brightened up. She excitedly ran downstairs with her phone in hand.
Celeste watched her, paused for a moment, and then followed her down and notified the security guard to let Trevor’s car in.
When Trevor’s car pulled into the Rodriguez courtyard, Jordyn ran out and threw herself excitedly into his arms as he stepped out of the car.
Today was her birthday, but Trevor hadn’t called once, and Celeste had been out working all day. She’d felt like neither of them cared about her and had been upset and down the entire day. 3
Now, seeing that Trevor had rushed back just to spend her birthday with her, her eyes turned red in an instant. The bottled–up sadness surged back as she felt the weight of his concern. 29
When Jordyn pounced into his arms, Trevor reached out to rub her head. As he crouched to hug her, he realized she was crying.
His hand froze for a moment, a flicker of surprise in his eyes. But he quickly understood.
It wasn’t just because he didn’t call her all day. But Celeste must have done something that made her feel neglected and hurt, too. (5)
That was why seeing him now triggered such an emotional release.
He looked up at Celeste, who stood a short distance away without approaching.
Their eyes met briefly, but Celeste said nothing.
Seeing Jordyn cry, she knew the girl felt neglected and hurt. But even so, she just stood there watching, saying nothing. 2
Seeing that Celeste didn’t speak or respond to their daughter’s crying, Trevor didn’t comment. 7
Instead, he turned his attention back to Jordyn, gently wiping away her tears and saying, “It was wrong of me not to call and not to get back earlier. I messed up.” (1)
Jordyn’s feelings weren’t entirely because of him. But now that someone was comforting her, she finally let it all
out.
The more Trevor spoke, the more wronged she felt and the harder she cried.
Trevor didn’t try to stop her from crying. He just held her in his arms and patted her back gently in silent comfort.
After crying for a while, her emotions gradually settled. Her sobs quieted and finally stopped. Only then did Trevor let her go and hand her the gift he had prepared. 2
Seeing the present, Jordyn cheered up and wiped her tears, saying, “Thank you, Dad.”
While father and daughter chatted where they stood, Celeste remained in place, still not coming closer. 23
After a while, Trevor asked Jordyn, “There’s about an hour left before midnight. Is there anything else you’d like to do?”
Jordyn tilted her head, thought for a moment, then shook her head. “Nope.”
Trevor glanced toward Celeste and asked, “Then, would you like to come home with me, or stay here with Mom
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tonight?”
Jordyn paused and then turned to look at Celeste.
Celeste said nothing, quietly waiting for her to decide..
Jordyn knew Celeste didn’t prioritize her like she used to. But whenever she made a request, Celeste still tried her best to fulfill it.
That meant, deep down, Celeste still cared about her.
With that in mind, she walked over to Celeste, took her hand, and said to Trevor, “I want to stay here with Mom.” (2)
Trevor didn’t object and looked to Celeste.
It was still Jordyn’s birthday, and what she just said counted as her real birthday wish.
Since she wanted to stay at the Rodriguez residence tonight with her, there was no way Celeste could say no.
So, she reached out and gently held the girl’s hand. “Alright”
Then she added, “It’s getting late–we should all rest now, fordyn, say goodnight to Dad.”
Jordyn said, “Goodnight, Dad.” But right after, she seemed reluctant to part and blurted out, “Dad, you have to come pick me up tomorrow morning.”
Trevor smiled and agreed, “Okay.”
Then he turned to Celeste and said, “Thank you for tonight. 5
Celeste replied flatly, “It’s my responsibility.”
With that, she said no more, just turned and led Jordyn back into the house.
Trevor watched them walk away and entered the house before getting into his car and leaving. (13
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