The Breaking Point of Love

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Chapter 335

Beck was a little disappointed to hear Celeste couldn’t make it to Shanice’s birthday, but he understood

. “It’s okay Work takes priority; Shanice will understand”

Right after she hung up, just as Celeste finished freshening up, her phone rang again.

It was a video call from Beck

Only Shanice would use his phone to video call her.

Celeste picked up, and Shanice’s bright little face popped up on the screen.

She smiled, but before she could get a word in, Shanice started talking excitedly.

“Good morning, Ms. Celeste! Uncle Beck told me you can’t come to my birthday party tomorrow. It’s okay! If you’re busy now, you can celebrate with me next time.”

Then, without pausing, Shanice added, “Uncle Beck said you’re baking a cake and got me other gifts as well. Thank you, Ms. Celeste! That’s so sweet of you. My grandma says that when someone gives you a gift, you should treat them to a meal. There’s this new restaurant that’s super good–are you free tonight? Uncle Beck and I want to take you out!”

Celeste couldn’t help but chuckle. “I’m free tonight. Thank you, Shanice.”

don’t have to be polite, Ms. Celeste. Treating you to dinner is what I should

to school. After saying goodbye, she quickly handed

Beck confirmed a time for

she needed to return to the base again

a quick pat on the shoulder. “You’ve been working hard. I’ll take care of things with the R&D

“Alright, thanks.”

stayed in the office until past 8:00

and getting ready to leave a little

stopped at her office. He was a little surprised when he

to take care of,” she said, then she remembered. “Oh, right. I’ll be out of town for a few days starting tomorrow. If anything comes up,

“Again?”

Celeste murmured a reply.

Kieran didn’t respond.

and

30 minutes later, Celeste pulled

of her car, Beck and Shanice arrived

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spotted her,