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.

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

composure, Tucker apologized first and asked worriedly. “Are

from Martha, Tucker was the only member of the Fleming family

shook her head and smiled.

and didn’t understand much of what had happened. Over the years, he’d always thought Celeste was beautiful and kind. After their marriage, she

were like Celeste, Tucker thought, he’d treat her with nothing but care. Thus, even after he grew up and learned the full story,

slightly upset, he figured it had to do

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scratched his head and said sincerely, “Celeste, you’re a wonderful person. Trevor will see that one day. Don’t let it get

were on the brink of divorce, so she

drink. It’s late. You

replied

the di

lamp on, and lay down. Not long after, she heard Trevor’s

eyes and

She stared at him.

to hang his jacket, cheerfully found his pajamas, and prepared a bath for him. But now, she stayed in

indifferent to her usual care and attention, Trevor noticed the stark difference in her behavior. He seemed surprised but dismissed it, assuming she

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

“Got it.”

more and turned toward the closet to grab his clothes for

how

it, but Trevor was busy.

why, for the past two weeks, she had silently

then, Trevor’s phone

noticeably softer compared to when he spoke to

the other end made

immediately hurried

Moments later, she heard the sound of a

had left

calmly turned off

needed to take Jordyn to school. Trevor hadn’t