The Breaking Point of Love

Chapter 8

One of Miles‘ companions asked, “What’s wrong?”

“I think I saw someone I know,” Miles replied.

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He and the others had grown up with Trevor and knew about Celeste’s affection for him.

To be frank, Celeste was beautiful in her own right. But her reserved nature made her unremarkable. Hence, she was just not Trevor’s type.

Because Trevor kept his distance from her, they too looked down on her. They hadn’t seen Celeste many times, and even when they did, they rarely greeted her.

In truth, Miles couldn’t quite remember what Celeste looked like. He wasn’t even sure if he had indeed seen her. But even if it had been her, it didn’t matter to him.

He said nothing more and returned to the private room.

Celeste didn’t notice Miles,

After leaving the restaurant, she took Lottie home and stayed over to take care of her.

When Lottie woke up and saw Celeste, she hugged her gratefully. “Thanks for last night. I owe you dinner!” Celeste had already prepared breakfast. She patted Lottie’s head and said, “Go wash up before the food gets cold.” Lottle clung to her, burying her face in Celeste’s waist. “Cel you’re so soft and smell so nice. Hugging you feels amazing!”

Celeste was at a loss for words.

After freshening up, Lottie came to the table and saw the delicious breakfast Celeste had made. She felt incredibly lucky, thinking that whoever married Celeste would have hit the jackpot.

But upon remembering Celeste’s marriage to Trevor, she worried about hurting her feelings and kept her thoughts to herself.

started eating her breakfast

looked up at

“Yes,” Celeste replied.

handed her the phone. It showed a post from Miles‘ social media feed, featuring

caption read: “Happy birthday

birthday celebration, four or five of the nine pictures featured her and Trevor together. In one particularly striking photo, they were cutting the cake together, both holding the

knife.

to prevent Trevor’s grandmother, Martha Daniels, from finding out about the gathering. After all, Martha, who was close to Betty,

that Jordyn was close

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it would seem like Trevor and Wynn were a couple. It was clear that

treatment she had received on her own birthday just weeks earlier,

at her worriedly.

nothing to do with me anymore,” Celeste said, handing the phone back to Lottie. “I’ve already

“You…

“Yes.”

used to admire him and even harbored a small crush on him. It wasn’t surprising, as Trevor

from Trellis College when she’d just turned 18 after skipping three grades. She had quickly founded a tech

which he founded several companies, all of which became publicly listed. All of these

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Later, while founding more companies, he took over Fleming Group and elevated it to even greater

their social circles, Trevor was universally respected. Moreover, he had exceptional looks. So, it wasn’t surprising that Celeste–a genius herself–had fallen for him. However, Trevor was merciless to those he didn’t give a

he had misunderstood and disregarded Celeste’s love for him over the

loved Trevor and had often advised her to leave him. Yet, Celeste always shook her head without

Celeste would

Lottie looked at Celeste