The Breaking Point of Love

Chapter 335

Beck was a little disappointed to hear Celeste couldn’t make it to Shanice’s birthday, but he understood

. “It’s okay Work takes priority; Shanice will understand”

Right after she hung up, just as Celeste finished freshening up, her phone rang again.

It was a video call from Beck

Only Shanice would use his phone to video call her.

Celeste picked up, and Shanice’s bright little face popped up on the screen.

She smiled, but before she could get a word in, Shanice started talking excitedly.

“Good morning, Ms. Celeste! Uncle Beck told me you can’t come to my birthday party tomorrow. It’s okay! If you’re busy now, you can celebrate with me next time.”

Then, without pausing, Shanice added, “Uncle Beck said you’re baking a cake and got me other gifts as well. Thank you, Ms. Celeste! That’s so sweet of you. My grandma says that when someone gives you a gift, you should treat them to a meal. There’s this new restaurant that’s super good–are you free tonight? Uncle Beck and I want to take you out!”

Celeste couldn’t help but chuckle. “I’m free tonight. Thank you, Shanice.”

polite, Ms. Celeste. Treating you

to school. After saying goodbye, she

confirmed a time for

morning at work, Celeste mentioned to Matthias that she needed to return to the base again the

on the shoulder. “You’ve been working hard. I’ll take care

“Alright, thanks.”

the office until

to leave a

little surprised when he saw her

remembered. “Oh, right. I’ll be out of town for

“Again?”

Celeste murmured a reply.

Kieran didn’t respond.

and now she was heading

into

of her car,