The Breaking Point of Love

The Scent of 8

Chapter 8

One of Miles‘ companions asked, “What’s wrong?”

“I think I saw someone I know,” Miles replied.

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He and the others had grown up with Trevor and knew about Celeste’s affection for him.

To be frank, Celeste was beautiful in her own right. But her reserved nature made her unremarkable. Hence, she was just not Trevor’s type.

Because Trevor kept his distance from her, they too looked down on her. They hadn’t seen Celeste many times, and even when they did, they rarely greeted her.

In truth, Miles couldn’t quite remember what Celeste looked like. He wasn’t even sure if he had indeed seen her. But even if it had been her, it didn’t matter to him.

He said nothing more and returned to the private room.

Celeste didn’t notice Miles,

After leaving the restaurant, she took Lottie home and stayed over to take care of her.

When Lottie woke up and saw Celeste, she hugged her gratefully. “Thanks for last night. I owe you dinner!” Celeste had already prepared breakfast. She patted Lottie’s head and said, “Go wash up before the food gets cold.” Lottle clung to her, burying her face in Celeste’s waist. “Cel you’re so soft and smell so nice. Hugging you feels amazing!”

Celeste was at a loss for words.

After freshening up, Lottie came to the table and saw the delicious breakfast Celeste had made. She felt incredibly lucky, thinking that whoever married Celeste would have hit the jackpot.

But upon remembering Celeste’s marriage to Trevor, she worried about hurting her feelings and kept her thoughts to herself.

eating her breakfast while scrolling through

expression changed. She looked up at Celeste.

“Yes,” Celeste replied.

social media feed, featuring several

“Happy birthday to the beautiful

nine pictures featured her and Trevor together. In one particularly striking photo, they were cutting the cake together, both holding the

knife.

absent from all the photos. This was likely to prevent Trevor’s grandmother, Martha Daniels, from finding out about the gathering. After all, Martha, who was close to Betty, had

was close to Wynn, she would

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the photos, it would seem like Trevor and Wynn were a couple. It was clear that the birthday party had been

she had received on her own birthday just weeks earlier, Celeste

at her

happens between them has nothing to do with me anymore,” Celeste said, handing

flabbergasted. “You… You initiated

“Yes.”

him and even harbored a small crush on him.

skipping three grades. She had quickly founded a tech company

studies abroad, during which he founded several companies, all of which became publicly listed. All of these were achieved before he

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companies spanned industries like technology, medicine, entertainment, and tourism. Later, while founding more companies, he took over Fleming Group and elevated it to even greater heights

Trevor was universally respected. Moreover, he had exceptional looks. So, it wasn’t surprising that

Lottie reflected on how he had misunderstood and disregarded Celeste’s love for him over the years, she had

Trevor and had often advised her to leave him. Yet, Celeste always shook her head without saying a

that Celeste would

aside, Lottie looked at Celeste with concern.

so steadfastly for so many years, something significant must

I think I’m just exhausted after accumulating way