The Breaking Point of Love

Celeste paused and asked her, “When do you want to go?”

“Um…” Jordyn hesitated.

Celeste knew she was waiting for a time when Wynn and Trevor weren’t available so she could ask her instead. But she had no way of knowing when they’d be busy, which was why she was hesitating.

Celeste withdrew her gaze and said, “It’s okay. Just tell me when you want to go, and if I’m free, I’ll take you.”

Jordyn beamed. “Okay!”

Celeste was busy with work for the rest of the week.

On Friday evening, she finished work early. Just as she got home and was about to make something to eat, her phone rang–it was Jordyn calling. She hesitated for a moment before answering.

“Mom, I’m free on Saturday! Let’s go skiing!”

Celeste had promised that Jordyn could let her know when she wanted to go skiing. But she didn’t plan on taking

her tomorrow.

Her schedule for the day was essentially half a social obligation, and she didn’t want to be distracted by taking

care of her.

she said, “I’m not free tomorrow. Pick another

want to

week, if you still want to go,

trying to act

Celeste didn’t budge. “If you still want to go next week, just let me know. And remember to eat well; don’t be picky with food.” With that, she

Jordyn didn’t call back.

probably mad. But she didn’t care

day, when she woke up, Beck called again, asking if he should send a car

Celeste declined.

to the ski resort. By the

her, Beck glanced over while Shanice happily let go of Beck’s hand and ran toward her.

into her arms, Celeste gently hugged

“You’ve grown a little taller, and your cheeks are a

“Mm! Ive

Just as she was about to speak, Shanice suddenly pulled a crystal

Chapter 142

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pink cat–shaped bag with a tiny white kitten

had attached to her backpack zipper a while ago, except in a