The Breaking Point of Love

The Scent of 12

Chapter 12

Martha sighed, feeling helpless. She thought Celeste lacked assertiveness and always let Trevor have his way. This. caused her to miss out on countless opportunities to improve their relationship. That was why, after all these years, there had been no progress between them.

However, since Celeste had spoken, Martha didn’t press further.

Once dinner officially began, the family chatted as they ato. The atmosphere was lively. Celeste, however, spoke very little and quietly focused on her meal.

From the moment Trevor entered Fleming Manor until now, over ten minutes had passed. Still, he and Celeste hadn’t exchanged a single word. There had been no interaction whatsoever.

This was typical of their relationship. Everyone else was used to it and didn’t find it unusual.

When Jordyn wanted to eat something, she usually relied on Celeste. However, by now, she was accustomed to asking Trevor to get what she wanted for her instead.

But when she wanted to eat shrimp, she instinctively looked at Celeste. In the past, Celeste would always peel shrimp for her and Trevor.

“Mom, I want some shrimp,” Jordyn whined.

Even though Celeste had decided to divorce Trevor and didn’t plan to fight for custody of Jordyn, she was still her daughter. It was her duty to care for her and fulfill her needs whenever possible. I

Upon hearing her request, Celeste responded, “Alright.”

She set down her fork and began peeling the shrimp for Jordyn

Martha glanced at her hands and suddenly paused. “Cel, where’s your ring?”

At that, everyone–including Trevor–looked at Celeste’s hand.

them despite their icy and loveless marriage. In contrast, Trevor had never worn his wedding ring–not

up.

years, Celeste had never taken hers off. Her attachment to the ring had even become a

normally pay close attention to others‘ hands. It was Martha’s remark that

paused briefly in her task but quickly resumed peeling the shrimp with a composed expression. She explained, “I hurried out this morning and accidentally left

had removed the ring, when she prepared the divorce papers. She had placed it in the same envelope. that held the divorce papers. But since she and Trevor hadn’t officially divorced and knowing that Martha would he strongly opposed to the idea, she chose not to

answer. She smiled and responded, “Ah, that explains

shifted back to normal, and everyone

group moved to the living room for desser. Martha, ever

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even glance at Celeste. Celeste didn’t want to sit next to him but didn’t want to outright refuse Martha either, so she quietly took the

had sat to each other in months. She could smell the faint, familiar scent of his cologne, but her heart remained calm. She focused on her dessert, taking small bites of her fruit pudding without attempting to

was delighted. She looked at

did make a striking couple. Trevor was tall and handsome, while Celeste was demure and beautiful. But their appearances

refrained from dampening Martha’s enthusiasm even though they thought she

night, per Martha’s wishes, everyone stayed overnight in

accompanied Martha to her study

bathe and sleep. Celeste went upstairs

bathtub, Jordyn looked at Celeste and hesitantly asked, “Mom, are you busy

willing to let Celeste take her to school the next day, she secretly wished Wynn could go instead. Celeste shook her head

pouted slightly in disappointment upon hearing that

press her

taking a bath, Celeste dried her hair gently. Once

reminded her, “You can look at it for a little while, but

replied, though she felt a bit