Chapter 676
After they had been discussing work for a while, they paused for a break and casual conversation. At that moment, Celeste’s
phone rang.
The call was from Jordyn.
After excusing herself, she stood up to walk out while answering the call. “Jo, what’s the matter?”
“Shanice is back in Baumond. We’re meeting for dinner tonight. Do you want to come too, Mom?”
Celeste replied, “Sorry, I have a work engagement tonight and can’t get away. So, I won’t be joining you.
As she spoke, she pushed open the door and stepped outside.
Celeste truly was busy and couldn’t leave. After chatting a little longer with Jordyn, she returned to the room and continued discussing work with Trevor and Quincy.
Once the
on ended, Celeste and Kieran left.
And to talk to Quincy a bit longer before heading home to pick up Jordyn for dinner.
ain’t seen Shanice for quite some tim
Trevor returned, she eagerly had pe has a work engagement and can’t m
Trevor nodded. “I know.”
Jordyn looked surprised. “Huh? Yo
“Yes. I was right beside her whe
“Oh,” Jordyn frowned sligh “Then why didn’t you h
Trevor smiled, ruff
That instantly s
ir call.”
le disappointed.
tom to come?”
prepared many gifts. She was extremely excited.
The gifts into the car before saying, “Dad, I called Mom to invite her, but
It answer. Glancing at the pile of gifts, he said, “You prepared quite a lot.” on. Full of anticipation that Shanice would like everything, she said proudly, “Of course!”
The dinner
By the tim only jus
taurant, Beck, Shanice, Miles, and Wynn were already there. However, Miles and Wynn had
together with Trevor and Jordyn, Miles casually asked, “Why didn’t you come together?”
a while either. So, she greeted her, “Hi, Wynn.”
question, “Dad had to go home to pick me up.”
passing and didn’t think much of it.
and Wynn had separate work arrangements, which was why they arrived separately, so he didn’t ask
some time, they had both prepared many gifts. After a brief exchange
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Indeed very capabile ”
Trevor nodded and bummed a response.
Wynn went on to describe the specific strengths of the two specialists he had rensenended, trying to engage him in
conversation
She had barely said a couple of sentences when Miles condder’t help but complain, “‘t it enough that you two whisper to eat other every day? Now you’re ignoring the rest of us even at a gathering, isn’t that a bit much?”
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
