The Breaking Point of Love

Chapter 64

Celeste instinctively declined. “No need to trouble yoursel ll pick it up myself.”

Her straightforward refusal led to a brief silence on the other end.

“Mr. Harper?” she prompted.

“Alright. I’ll send you the contact information for the repali shop shortly.”

“Thank you. I appreciate it.”

Beck didn’t say anything else and hung up the call.

With her injured ankle, it was impossible for Celeste to pick up the car herself. After thinking it over, she decided to ask Matthias for help.

Matthias agreed. He promised to bring the car back once he finished his work.

That evening, Celeste ordered takeout. Just as she finished eating, her phone rang. It was Jordyn.

“When are you coming home?” Jordyn asked.

Celeste replied directly, “I sprained my ankle and can’t walk easily. I’m staying elsewhere to recover, so I won’t be coming home. You should go to bed early.”

Jordyn gasped. “What? Mom, you hurt your ankle? Is it serious? Does it hurt a lot?”

“It hurts a bit, but it’s not serious. It’ll be fine in a few days.

but still concerned. “Where are you staying, Mom? Dad’s coming home later. We’ll come visit you

can take

“Okay,”

bit longer before ending

came home, Jordyn saw him and immediately called out, “Dad, Mom hurt her ankle!

a calm, “Hmm,” then removed his impeccably tailored suit jacket and

“How do you know,

sat down and took the glass of water Hannah handed him. “No.

confusion. “You were there when Mom got

a nonchalant

your company, so you must’ve been there when she

replied evenly. “Mom doesn’t work

Jordyn looked up, puzzled. “Then where

she likes,”

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his water, Trevor placed the glass down and stood

Jordyn responded

pm, Matthias returned

the keys and asked, “How much was the repale?

sat down on the couch and shrugged. “How would

frowned. “How did you

mentioned payment. They just handed over the car when they heard it was

Celeste froze.

Beck had paid for