The Breaking Point of Love

The Scent of 13

Chapter 13

It was Teagan’s voice.

Celeste turned toward the source and saw both Teagan and Trevor.

She stopped in her tracks.

Trevor was smoking in silence.

The distance between them was too far, and with Trevor standing against the light, Celeste couldn’t make out his expression.

Teagan said, “Honestly, I understand. I’ve met Wynn a few times. She’s only 25 and already has a PhD from one of the top universities in the world. I hear she’s also handling her family’s business quite well.

“She’s beautiful, wild, and untamed. Her brilliance and allure are rare. I get why she’d attract you. But her background is… less than respectable. Trevor, have you really thought this through? You

Trevor cut her off. “I know what kind of woman I want.”

Teagan frowned. While she didn’t think highly of Celeste, she wasn’t impressed by Wynn either.

“But-“she began, but the displeasure in Trevor’s eyes stopped her short.

She scoffed. “Fine, fine. You’re so protective; I can’t even say a word. I’ll shut up, okay?”

Celeste stood there, clutching her hands, the night wind stinging her cheeks. She let out a bitter chuckle and lost all interest in eavesdropping further.

Quietly, she turned to leave.

As Celeste walked away, Teagan seemed to recall something. “Oh, by the way, Celeste mentioned she’s submitted her resignation and plans to leave the company?”

Trevor replied, “Jacob told me she made a mistake two days ago, and he was pretty upset. I told him to follow company protocol and terminate her.”

Teagan snorted and said, “That explains it. When she mentioned it earlier, she made it sound like she was resigning voluntarily. I knew there was no way she’d willingly quit. Turns out she got fired. Ha!”

Trevor didn’t respond, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.

was heading to her room when she almost collided with Tucker, who

regained their composure, Tucker apologized first and asked

Tucker was the only member of

head and smiled.

the years, he’d always thought Celeste was beautiful and kind.

her with nothing but care. Thus, even after he grew up and learned the full story, he was still fond

that she seemed slightly upset, he figured it had to

+25 BONUS

person. Trevor will see that one

Trevor were on the brink of divorce, so she smiled and said,

to grab a drink. It’s late. You should

Goodnight,” Celeste replied with

the di

bedside lamp on, and lay down. Not long after, she heard Trevor’s footsteps as he entered

opened her eyes

She stared at him.

the past, she would’ve gotten up to hang his jacket, cheerfully found his pajamas, and prepared a bath for him. But now,

usual care and attention, Trevor noticed the stark difference in her behavior. He seemed surprised but

figure out why and stated coolly, “Jo’s enrollment paperwork is finalized. Take

“Got it.”

the

how

of their divorce. She wanted to ask when they could finalize it, but Trevor was busy. And knowing his

than she did. That was why, for the past two weeks, she had silently waited for him to bring it up and

Trevor’s

him answer it. His tone was noticeably softer compared to when he spoke to her on the phone. She immediately guessed it

said on the other

he immediately hurried out of

out to him. Moments later, she heard the sound of a

had left Fleming

calmly turned off

morning since she needed to take Jordyn to school. Trevor