The Breaking Point of Love

Chapter 12

Martha sighed, feeling helpless. She thought Celeste lacked assertiveness and always let Trevor have his way. This. caused her to miss out on countless opportunities to improve their relationship. That was why, after all these years, there had been no progress between them.

However, since Celeste had spoken, Martha didn’t press further.

Once dinner officially began, the family chatted as they ato. The atmosphere was lively. Celeste, however, spoke very little and quietly focused on her meal.

From the moment Trevor entered Fleming Manor until now, over ten minutes had passed. Still, he and Celeste hadn’t exchanged a single word. There had been no interaction whatsoever.

This was typical of their relationship. Everyone else was used to it and didn’t find it unusual.

When Jordyn wanted to eat something, she usually relied on Celeste. However, by now, she was accustomed to asking Trevor to get what she wanted for her instead.

But when she wanted to eat shrimp, she instinctively looked at Celeste. In the past, Celeste would always peel shrimp for her and Trevor.

“Mom, I want some shrimp,” Jordyn whined.

Even though Celeste had decided to divorce Trevor and didn’t plan to fight for custody of Jordyn, she was still her daughter. It was her duty to care for her and fulfill her needs whenever possible. I

Upon hearing her request, Celeste responded, “Alright.”

She set down her fork and began peeling the shrimp for Jordyn

Martha glanced at her hands and suddenly paused. “Cel, where’s your ring?”

At that, everyone–including Trevor–looked at Celeste’s hand.

loveless marriage. In contrast, Trevor had never worn

1. up.

off. Her attachment to the ring had even become

today, Celeste wasn’t wearing it. Initially, no one noticed. After all, people didn’t normally pay close attention to others‘ hands. It was

the shrimp with a composed expression. She explained, “I hurried out this morning and accidentally left it at

She had placed it in the same envelope. that held the divorce papers. But since

She smiled and responded, “Ah, that

conversation soon shifted back to normal, and

the living room for desser. Martha, ever eager to bring Celeste

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to sit next to him but didn’t want to outright refuse Martha

sat to each other in months. She could smell the faint, familiar scent of his cologne, but her

the other hand, was delighted. She looked at the pair and

handsome, while Celeste was demure and beautiful. But their appearances were where their compatibility ended. In every other aspect,

enthusiasm even though they thought

Martha’s wishes, everyone

around 8:00 pm, Trevor accompanied Martha to her

Celeste’s hand, saying she wanted to bathe and sleep. Celeste

Celeste and hesitantly asked, “Mom,

her to school the next day, she secretly wished Wynn could go instead. Celeste shook her head and

slightly in disappointment upon

press

hair gently. Once her hair was dry, Jordyn

noticed her gaze lingering on her phone, so she reminded her, “You can look at it for a little while, but you need to sleep by