The Breaking Point of Love

The Scent of 81

Chapter 81

The kite flew successfully up into the sky, and Celeste and Shanice smiled brightly.

While watching Celeste’s smile, Beck’s gaze darkened slightly.

Noticing his gaze, Celeste asked, puzzled, “What’s wrong?

“Nothing,” he replied simply.

Celeste didn’t press further and led Shanice a little farther away. Beck stayed nearby, keeping his promise not to intrude.

When they got tired of flying the kite, Celeste and Shanice either moved to the lakeside to fish or crouched by a vendor’s small pond, studying the little fish swimming inside before trying to catch them with small nets.

Soon, it was midday.

Beck hadn’t prepared any food since he only intended to take Shanice out for a stroll. As lunchtime approached, he saw Shanice getting hungry, so he suggested eating at a small nearby restaurant.

Having spent a relaxing couple of hours, Celeste felt much better than earlier and didn’t refuse his suggestion.

During the meal, Celeste mostly chatted with Shanice.

Seeing how well they got along, Beck didn’t try to join their conversation, content with silently moving their favorite dishes closer to them.

with Shanice, didn’t notice his subtle

later, Beck’s

said to Celeste, “I’ll take

“Alright,” Celeste replie

replied.

was from

farther away, Beck answered,

sent over some fresh seafood. Why don’t you come over and have some? Trevor

at Celeste and Shanice nearby, then replied calmly, “I’ve already eaten. Maybe next

a yacht party. Trevor and the others have confirmed they’ll come. Why don’t you bring your little niece along? We haven’t had the chance to meet her yet. This could be a good opportunity to introduce her to

and doesn’t do well with crowds. She might feel uncomfortable on the yacht.” “No worries. Jo will be there too. They’re about the same age, so they should get along. See you at seven.” Before Beck

lunch, Celeste and Shanice spent more time together, chasing butterflies and

tired, they stopped to rest Shanice

exertion, decided to head

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into the distance

and didn’t see Celeste, she frowned slightly. “Where’s

home,”

disappointment

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seven that evening, Beck boarded the yacht