Chapter 48 " No. Mom , come home and then go with me ! The hot spring retreat is so far away , and it'll be so boring to go alone , " Jordyn said . Celeste hesitated for a moment . Perhaps , she could go with Jordyn . " … Alright . " YodaVision was currently developing a new app , and after dinner , Matthias called her to discuss some technical issues . While Trevor and Jordyn were chatting in the living room , Celeste stepped outside to take the call . The conversation lasted half an hour . Jordyn looked up at her and couldn't help but say , " Mom , you've been getting so many phone calls lately . You talk for so long every night . You weren't like this before … " Hearing this , Trevor lifted his gaze toward her . Peter also realized that . After all , Celeste had never been someone who made frequent phone calls , let alone ones that lasted this long . Could it be that she was having an affair ? No … that couldn't be , right ? Considering how deeply she felt for Trevor , that didn't seem likely . " It's just about work , " Celeste said briefly . " I'm going upstairs to take care of something . " " Okay … " Celeste turned on her computer and began working on the files that Matthias had sent over . Jordyn then returned to her room . Seeing that Celeste was busy , she didn't disturb her and kept herself entertained . After taking a bath , she peeked in again . Over the past few years , Celeste had never completely abandoned her field of expertise . Whenever she had free time , she would design a few programs on her own . If Jordyn happened to be around , she would even teach her some basic concepts . But back then , Jordyn was only around three years old , and she would often fall asleep while listening . Now , as she watched from the side , Celeste didn't stop her and simply continued working . Jordyn couldn't understand much , but she suddenly realized - wasn't this similar to the kind of work Wynn did ? She watched for a while before heading to bed . Celeste didn't shut down her computer until she was done . Looking at the time , she realized it was already past 2 : 00 am . She had stayed in Jordyn's room all night and hadn't returned to the master bedroom . However , Trevor hadn't reacted at all . Maybe he didn't mind . Maybe … Keeping her distance from him was exactly what he wanted . The next morning , Celeste didn't get up to make breakfast . It was only when Jordyn woke up and saw her still sleeping beside her that she realized her mother had stayed with her the whole night . 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 48 Not wanting to wake her up , Jordyn got up quietly and left the room . Seeing Trevor , she yawned . " Morning , Dad . " Trevor hummed a response . " Mom's still asleep . ' " Mm . " By the time Celeste got up and had breakfast , Trevor had nearly finished eating . 1 ) They barely spoke . Once he was done , he left the house . Celeste left for work shortly after . That evening , she got off work on time . When she came home , Jordyn was already waiting in the car . But Trevor wasn't back yet . They waited for more than 20 minutes before Jordyn frowned . " Dad is so slow . " Celeste , however , remained calm , reading her book patiently . Just then , the phone in the living room rang . A few seconds later , Peter informed them , " Mr. Fleming said he's tied up with something and won't be able to return for now . He asked that you and Ms. Jordyn head to the hot spring retreat first - he'll join you later . " Celeste didn't mind . " Got it . " Trevor had said he would arrive later . But that night , he never showed up . Chapter 49 +25 BONUS Chapter 49 Title: A Boyfriend on Loan, A Real Love on Way Author: CrushReels Genre: Romance, Modern Status: ongoing In "A Boyfriend on Loan, A Real Love on Way" by CrushReels, Felix Lloyd finds himself in a predicament as he seeks to pacify his family's marriage expectations by renting a girlfriend for the holiday season. However, a serendipitous airport mishap leads Kendal Scott, the wrong woman, into his life. As Felix and Kendal navigate this unexpected twist of fate, the novel delves into themes of familial pressure, mistaken identities, and the complexities of modern relationships. CrushReels intricately weaves together elements of romance and contemporary dilemmas to create a compelling narrative that resonates with readers seeking a blend of heartwarming moments and unforeseen connections. What sets "A Boyfriend on Loan, A Real Love on Way" apart is its ability to balance light-hearted humor with poignant insights into the intricacies of human emotions. With its engaging storyline and relatable characters, this ongoing romance promises a captivating read for fans of modern love stories. Experience the unfolding tale of Felix and Kendal at CrushReels and immerse yourself in a world where love finds its way through unexpected avenues. Read online at CrushReels today to discover the enchanting journey awaiting within these digital pages.