Fated to Fall

Chapter 448 In the following days , Celeste remained as busy as ever . She left early and chlate every

day , even though Jordyn had been staying with the Rodriguez family , the mother and daughter didn't actually

spend much ttogether . 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 tfor her birthday , she wasn't too upset . Instead , she hugged Celeste's arm and

said , " It's okay . As long as Mom is withon my birthday , that's enough .

" When she later found out that Celeste was really busy and might only have tto 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

tsince 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 , | understand ... " Celeste was truly swamped lately .

Whether it was with YodaVision , Fleming Group , or Velotra , there had been an endless stream of matters

needing her attention . She'd been working overtlate into the night every day - there really was no tto

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 | get off work early tomorrow , I'll make

you a cake . " Jordyn beamed . " Yay ! Thank you , Mom ! " However , by Thursday , Celeste was so busy she

completely lost track of t.

By the tshe finished everything and snapped back to reality , it was already around three in the morning .

After returning hand 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 tto 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 ther workday ended , it

was already past 9:00 pm .

1/3 Chapter 448 Celeste checked the t. 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's complicated

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 h, he checked the

tand said , There's still t. If you go back now , you can still keep her company . " Celeste hummed a

response . Then, she left the office and drove straight h. 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 stwith her . " Celeste nodded and went upstairs .

Upstairs , Jordyn was lying on her bed reading a comic book . Seeing Celeste return , she glanced up and greeted

her flatly , * 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 ... " " | know . " Jordyn looked up at her. " Mom, | 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 to comfort 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 glanced down and

saw that the caller was " Dad . " She didn't look particularly 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 flatly , " 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 plane 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, are

you ? " Trevor's voice still carried a smile . " Mm , | cback just to spend your birthday with you . It's only a bit

past ten. So, I'm still on t. "5"