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Although the coach didn’t say it outright, Celeste could guess what he meant.
In fact, even if he didn’t mention it, she could already tell that the reason Jordyn took up fencing was likely due to the influence of either Trevor or Wynn.
But she didn’t dwell on it too much.
Although she had given up custody of Jordyn and wouldn’t involve herself much in her future, Jordyn was still her daughter–her flesh and blood. Even if they grew further and further apart over time, she still hoped Jordyn would have a bright future.
As long as fencing was good for her, that was enough. As for who inspired her to take it up, it didn’t matter.
Celeste didn’t keep her eyes on Jordyn the whole time during training.
As Jordyn’s training was about to wrap up, Celeste was looking something up on her phone when someone suddenly appeared beside her.
She paused, then looked up–sure enough, it was Trevor, his deep eyes fixed on her. She only glanced at him briefly before looking away.
Trevor asked, “What kind of model data is that?”
Celeste put her phone away and didn’t answer.
Trevor seemed like he wanted to say more, but just then, Jordyn’s training ended. She removed her fencing mask and ran over excitedly. “Dad!”
Trevor smiled and ruffled her hair. “All done?”
“Mm!” Jordyn nodded, then handed her towel to Celeste. “Mom, help me wipe my sweat.”
Afterward, she looked up at both of them and said, “I’m hungry–let’s go eat, okay?”
Trevor said, “Alright.”
Jordyn turned to Celeste and asked, “Mom, what do you want to eat?”
Celeste had just finished wiping her down. She pulled her hand back and said, “I have things to do, so I won’t be joining you two for lunch.”
Jordyn froze, her expression faltering. She didn’t say anything right away.
Actually, she wasn’t surprised by that answer.
There had been plenty of times just like this before–when she and Dad had asked Mom to eat with them, Mom would always say she was too busy.
She thought maybe today would be different.
After all, her mom had spent the whole morning with her and didn’t seem that busy. Maybe, just maybe, they could all have lunch together.
But…
She pouted and lowered her head, murmuring a soft, disappointed “Okay.”
At that moment, Trevor spoke up. “Join us for a meal. If you don’t want me to ask about the things you’re
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avoiding, I won’t.”
The real reason Celeste didn’t want to have lunch with them was indeed because she didn’t want to hear him bring up anything about InnovaTech.
But that wasn’t the only reason. She only said, “No, you two go ahead.” Her tone was calm, but firm.
She could eat with Jordyn, sure–but with both father and daughter? There was no need.
Trevor looked at her, smiled faintly, and didn’t push it further. “Alright, then.”
Jordyn, of course, wasn’t happy. Her lips pressed into a tight line, her eyes tearing up.
Celeste clenched her fist, then, after a moment of hesitation, reached out and gently patted Jordyn’s head. “Next time, when I’m free, we’ll go out to eat together.”
Hearing her mom’s reassurance, Jordyn still couldn’t quite cheer up. But at least she wasn’t as disappointed or upset as before. She nodded slightly and let out another soft “Okay.”
Celeste felt she’d said everything she needed to. So, she picked up her bag and got ready to leave.
But as soon as Jordyn saw that her mom was about to go, she grew anxious.
She hurried over and grabbed Celeste’s hand, looking up at her and asking, “Mom, will you come to my competition next month?”
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