Mag-log inMaybe because he noticed Wynn was distracted, Trevor asked, "What's wrong?"Wynn smiled. "Nothing."He didn't press further.Miles and Beck hadn't noticed anything off and continued their earlier conversation.After dinner, as time ticked on and it became clear that everyone was preparing to leave, the surprise she'd been waiting for still hadn't appeared. Wynn's heart kept sinking, though she still held onto a sliver of hope.But once Trevor called the waiter over to settle the bill, and it was obvious that they were truly leaving the restaurant with no other arrangements afterward, her sinking heart finally turned cold. She stood frozen in place."Wynn?"This time, it was Jordyn who noticed something was wrong first.Before Wynn could respond, Trevor turned around after hearing Jordyn's voice, concern in his eyes. Her heart eased a little instantly.Back home, everyone had simply assumed he bought an astronomical diamond to propose tonight, but no one had actually heard
After hanging up, Wynn exchanged a few polite words with Jorge, then turned and got into her car to leave.For the rest of the afternoon, the Lockets and the Shaws were in a state of excitement and joy.To be honest, Wynn was too. Even if she outwardly looked calm and composed.Around five in the evening, Wynn's phone buzzed. Everyone's attention instantly turned to her.After she read the message, Linda quickly asked, "Trev is coming to pick you up?""No, He just texted to ask if I need someone to pick me up," Wynn said."Oh... I see."Even though Trevor didn't personally come, neither Wynn nor the Lockets nor the Shaws thought much of it.After all, surprises were best delivered in seemingly ordinary moments.Wynn replied to the message, and at 6:00 pm, with everyone watching her expectantly, she left the house and headed to the restaurant Trevor had booked.When she arrived, she hadn't even entered the private room yet when she saw Jordyn happily pacing outside the door, c
When Jorge thought of the seemingly distant Beck, he looked at Wynn and was just about to say something when her phone suddenly rang.Wynn apologized to him, then picked up the call. "Hello?"It was Linda.She sounded extremely excited. "Wynn! We just heard that Trev spent over four billion buying a diamond a few days ago! Is he planning to use that diamond to propose to you tonight on your birthday?"Wynn froze, her heart skipping a beat. Her steps stopped.Seeing her expression change, Jorge immediately asked with concern, "What's wrong? Did something happen?""It's nothing." Wynn came back to herself, though her heart was still racing from what Linda said.Then, she asked Linda on the phone, "When... When did this happen? Linda, how did you find out?""We just heard it too! When Trev bought the diamond, someone I know happened to be there. It's over four billion! A diamond at that level is basically priceless! Wynn, Trev actually spent that much money to propose to you— he
When Celeste stepped into the conference hall, the first person she saw was Beck. And his seat just happened to be right beside hers.When he saw her, Beck smiled. "Morning."Celeste nodded. "Morning.""I watched your press conference the other day too. Congratulations.""Thank you."Just then, Wynn and Jorge also walked into the hall.Beck, of course, knew today was Wynn's birthday—he and Miles had already wished her a happy birthday in the group chat right after midnight.But now that she was here in person, and Wynn had also seen him, he stood up and said, "Happy birthday."Compared to the past, Wynn felt that this wish from Beck carried much less sincerity, and more of a polite, obligatory tone.She glanced at Celeste sitting next to him, and her reply was just as cold. "Thank you."Then, in the same tone, she added, "The meeting's about to start. I'll go sit over there."Beck nodded. "Alright."He then gave Jorge a small nod as a greeting.Jorge's seat was also in the
Celeste had no choice but to lie down beside her.The campsite wasn't exactly quiet, but it wasn't noisy either. Holding the peacefully sleeping Jordyn in her arms, Celeste drifted off without realizing it.She didn't know how long she'd slept. When she woke, Jordyn was still asleep.She shifted slightly and turned her head.Trevor was still sitting under the shade umbrella, reading with his head lowered.He probably heard the movement, because he looked up. "Awake?"Celeste nodded silently.At that moment, Jordyn woke up as well. She clung to her for a moment before she was willing to get up. But after washing her face, the lingering sleepiness vanished, and she was soon lively again—dragging Celeste around the campsite.When she saw people taking photos, Jordyn wanted to take pictures too. So she ran back and said to Trevor, "Dad, help me take pictures with Mom!"Trevor put his book down. "Okay."Celeste was tugged around by Jordyn—sitting, standing, posing—and the photo
Celeste withdrew her gaze after some time and was lowering her head to check her phone while nibbling her snack slowly when a young man suddenly walked over."Hi, excuse me... Could I get your number?"Celeste looked up and replied calmly, "Sorry, it's not a good idea."The man paused, then asked, "Is it because you already have a boyfriend?"Celeste didn't want to continue this conversation.She frowned slightly, just about to reject him outright, when Trevor and Jordyn returned."Mom!" Jordyn called out happily.Celeste answered softly, "Mm."The young man heard Jordyn call her "Mom" and saw her throw herself into Celeste's arms. Then he glanced at Trevor.With his striking looks and composed presence, Trevor was clearly not an ordinary man.And Jordyn looked very much like him...Realization dawned on the young man. He quickly muttered, "Sorry," and walked away.Jordyn looked at Celeste curiously. "Mom, who was that man?""Someone I don't know.""Oh."Trevor watched a







