The Breaking Point of Love

Chapter 123

Jordyn didn’t notice the indifference in Celeste’s tone. She breathed out a sigh of relief upon hearing what Celeste had just said.

Ivan handed his gift to Betty, and Celeste followed afterward.

The first gift she gave Betty was an embroidery painting. “Grandma had Trevor help prepare this painting for you.

Betty took the painting, unfolded it, and examined it for a while. It was exactly what she wanted. Smiling with satisfaction, she said, “How considerate of her.”

. Next, Celeste handed the emerald jewelry set to Betty. “This is from Trevor.”

The jewelry set was of exceptional quality.

Betty liked it a lot.

– However, since it was a gift from Trevor, she closed the box and put it away right after she took a glance at it. She

remarked in a neutral tone, “It looks lovely. Pass along my thanks to him for me.”

She never asked whether Trevor would come to celebrate her birthday.

She didn’t care enough to ask, nor did she want to.

Celeste knew Betty wasn’t fond of Trevor. She’d have definitely defended Trevor in the

But now, she no longer spoke up for him. She took out the gift she had

past.

ed for Betty and handed it to her.

It was just as Celeste had expected–among all the gifts Betty received, she loved the set of exquisite scholar’s writing set from Celeste the most.

Betty had it in her hand, admiring it nonstop. Immediately, she went to the study and wrote a piece of calligraphy.

the gifts were given, they all sat

breakfast was filled

was all smiles,

And yet…

often, a fleeting loneliness could be seen in her

understood that today was, above all, a day

day like this, there

avert her gaze, her

keep the atmosphere light, no

with closer ties to the Rodriguez family

a hotel they had reserved for dinner in the

the birthday party

looking bored. Hence, he tenderly rubbed her cheeks and asked, “What are you doing, Jo? You seem lost in

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that, Celeste knew Jordyn was

Trevor’s words. She stayed in the Rodriguez residence and didn’t

her mind

in a row today. However, Wynn seeined to be busy too because she barely texted her

afternoon, they all went

guests were slowly arriving

to their seats. Hesitating for a moment, the guest said, “Apologies, Mr. Rodriguez. I have

insist, knowing the

they thought it was just

a lot of business partners handed over their gifts and then left. On top of that, several guests opted to have their secretaries bring the gifts instead of

majority of the reserved tables would go unused

such a joyous occasion with a well–prepared birthday feast. Betty would probably be

understand if the guest had decided to leave early for personal

that his expression would certainly be

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