The Breaking Point of Love

The Scent of 34

Chapter 34

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As Celeste stepped out of the kitchen, she caught sight of Trevor lounging on the couch in the living room, engrossed in a newspaper. He briefly glanced her way before going back to his reading.

Celeste paused. In the past, she would have sat nearby and spent time with him without disturbing him. But now, they had nothing to say to each other.

Reflecting on this, she turned and headed upstairs, with Trevor making no attempt to stop her. Celeste felt a twinge of confusion. She had expected him to confront her and Matthias about “bullying” Wynn. Yet, he’d remained silent.

Jordyn woke up as Celeste went upstairs. She looked weak and came out of the room to look for Celeste. “Mom, I’m hungry. Is the chicken noodle soup ready?”

Celeste replied, “It’s almost done. Are you still having a fever?”

Jordyn grinned. “Not anymore.”

minutes, she emerged with a

the chicken noodle soup into a bowl and glanced at the door.

asked, “Mom, why is there only one bowl? Dad

Before she could speak, Hannah smiled

hadn’t intended to eat it herself, but she’d decided to prepare a larger batch. Since Jordyn didn’t

to enjoy her meal. Meanwhile, Trevor removed his watch, delicately holding the spoon to stir the soup. His elegant manners were pleasing to

across her face. “I haven’t had this in ages.

“You can eat it

“Yeah.”

without speaking. Trevor, sitting across from her, was

struck her. She asked coquettishly,

Yet, upon noticing her pale, bloodless complexion, she agreed. “Alright.” Jordyn had one bowl of soup, and Trevor didn’t eat much

liked to stay clean. She insisted on showering despite having just recovered from a fever. Celeste was worried she’d catch

not there. She had expected him to have removed all her

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