Lottie grinned and raised her eyebrows.
"Just now, Matthias said you were probably the same as him, had no idea that Kieran liked you. Now that he's noticed, what about you?"
Celeste's expression was complicated. "Yeah... I noticed too."
Truth was, when Kieran handed her the drink earlier, she hadn't thought much of it.
It wasn't until afterward—when she saw the way Kieran looked at Caleb, that hint of hostility in his eyes—that she finally realized what was going on.
Lottie laughed.
Then, as if something crossed her mind, she couldn't help but ask, "Do they know... about your situation?"
Celeste knew exactly what she meant. "More or less. I already told Caleb that I've been married, have a kid, and that I'm getting divorced. As for Kieran... I think I've mentioned it during work before, so he should know too."
Kieran knew her circumstances—and he was a few years younger than her—so when she realized he actually had feelings for her, she was honestly a little shocked.
Lottie nodded in approval. "Good. I don't know them well, but I can tell they both really like you. You should seriously consider giving them a chance."
Celeste bit her lip, looking down without saying anything.
Lottie knew she probably still hadn't completely walked out of her past with Trevor. Getting involved with someone new now would just be unfair—to them and to herself.
Just as she was about to say something comforting, Caleb came over with a plate of freshly grilled meat. "All done. Try it and see how it tastes?"
Celeste snapped back to the moment. She couldn't just refuse him, so she set her drink down and accepted the plate. "Thanks."
Right in front of him, she blew on it lightly and took a small bite.
During the whole time, Caleb just watched her with that quiet, gentle smile—his gaze never leaving her face.
Feeling his eyes on her, Celeste got a little self-conscious and turned her head away.
Still, she didn't want to disappoint him. She took another bite seriously before saying, "It's really good. Everything's perfect. Thank you."
Celeste hesitated, but in the end, she took it. "Thanks."
"You're welcome." His tone, like Caleb's, was calm and careful. "I've still got some on the grill. If the flavor's off, just tell me, okay?"
Celeste had no choice but to nod. "...Alright."
Kieran turned and walked off.
Caleb had seen the whole thing.
He didn't try to stop her or take the plate away, just said gently, "You don't have to eat everything. Eat what you want—don't force yourself."
Kieran, who hadn't gone far, heard that and paused.
Even though they were rivals, he turned back slightly and added, "Yeah. If you don't like it, don't eat it. Don't feel pressured."
Celeste answered, "...Alright. I know."

Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The Breaking Point of Love (Celeste and Trevor)
I know everyone will not agree with me and I also know that Trevor is a trash and all but I want Trevor and Celeste to get back together. They should be the end game and for that to happen Trevor should start working hard for that second chance....
So we're going to go on for another 15 chapter's about jordan's temper tantrum with neither of the parents asking her what's wrong..stop milking it. The only reason i'm still reading is because i cant leave a book unfinished. What I'm pissed about is the book started with promise and turned into a circus....
The story should just come to an end and the writer should give their reader the closure they deserve. There's no point in keeping the story going. It's been the same since the start. Not has changed. The initial story plot was, that Celeste and Trevor are getting devorce and still after 800 + chapter, they are still heading for a devorce....
Don’t Shaws and Lockets reflect ever on themselves? Every difficult situation, they look forward to Wynn to ask for Trevor to help. Initially the focus of the novel was on how Wynn is so accomplished blah blah and now - she is just a useless person, incapable of anything. Irritating storyline...
I'm starting to get bored and I can't predict exactly where the story is headed....
Beck being the only actual adult to ask a child what’s wrong...
Can we get to the point its stagnant and I am unimpressed,I don't care about the company being in trouble nor the inner thoughts of others. Come on now....
Its a good thing both jordan parents are loaded. They going to spend a lot for Jordan therapy. 😂...
Wynn has no shame. And keeping the staff well beyond their work hours is an a-hole move....
I am again fed up with the storyline..it is just exhausting to keep reading only one side of story - where people are living in their own righteous bubble and assumptions....