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.

prepared for them despite their icy and loveless marriage. In contrast, Trevor had

1. up.

Her attachment to the ring had even become a source of ridicule

no one noticed. After all, people didn’t normally pay close

with a composed

had removed the ring, when she prepared the divorce papers. She had placed it in the same envelope. that held the divorce papers. But since she and Trevor hadn’t officially divorced and knowing that Martha would he strongly opposed to the idea, she chose not to reveal this

with her answer. She smiled and responded,

shifted back to normal,

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

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him but didn’t

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

hand, was delighted. She looked at the pair and smiled. “You two look

Celeste was demure and beautiful. But their

refrained from dampening Martha’s enthusiasm even though they thought she

everyone stayed overnight in

accompanied Martha to her study to discuss

and sleep. Celeste

in the small bathtub, Jordyn looked at Celeste and hesitantly asked, “Mom,

Celeste take her to school the next day, she secretly wished

disappointment upon hearing

didn’t press

bath, Celeste dried her hair gently. Once her hair was dry, Jordyn yawned and

noticed her gaze lingering on her phone, so she reminded her, “You can look at it for a little