The Breaking Point of Love

After coming back from Jorburgh, Celeste had two days off.

She had a full day of rest.

On the morning of the second day, just after finishing breakfast,

her phone rang.

It was a call from Trevor. 2

Celeste glanced at the screen before picking up. "What is it?” 1

"Grandma was discharged from the hospital two days ago. She

wants to invite you over to Fleming Manor for a meal." *

Celeste was aware of Martha's discharge. At that time, though,

she had been away on a business trip in Jorburgh and couldn't

personally go to pick her up from the hospital. 1

"Got it," Celeste replied. +

Just as she was about to hang up, Trevor added, "I'll go pick you

“No need, I'll drive myself—"_ 4

“Jo wants me to go with her to your house to pick you up. She's

already got her shoes on." Trevor interrupted her. 2

Celeste paused. "...Alright.”

“We'll be there soon."

Celeste didn't respond, so Trevor ended the call.

later, Trevor and Jordyn arrived at

Rodriguez residence.

of the Rodriguez family wasn't home. When Jordyn

she happily jumped out of the car, ran over, and

her. "Mom!" 3

seat, Trevor lowered the window and turned

to look at

car, Jordyn clung to Celeste, chattering

done the past few days,

was already at

Celeste was talking with

neatly finished her stories,

asked, "You've been

days?” «

"Yes," she answered.

wasn't much else to say between them.

with her along

been especially

to Fleming Manor, she was

Martha looked, Celeste also

Celeste kept Martha company

with her, his phone hardly stopped ringing.

planned to stay a bit

the afternoon. But outside, a

and didn't let up for quite a

only just recovered

for

Celeste, "If you're tired, go upstairs and

bit too.”

she could answer, Jordyn tugged on her hand

her upstairs.

of going to Trevor's room, Celeste

she had cleared out her things from Trevor's