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'm so excited for tomorrow! I wonder what happened to Jo... What is the story behind that court summons?...
A court summons? Oh my God, what happened?...
Here we go again…drip-drop. One page a day instead of the promised 5 Chapters and even that stops suddenly so we never know if the story will advance. I swear this author is writing the new page on their lunch break and laughing at us when we get frustrated....
I feel like reading the novel from everyone else's perspective, but the main characters. There has never been a glimpse on Trevor's side of thoughts or intentions. He feels like a ghost in this whole storyline. Although i am glad that Mathias revealed the truth about Celeste, but it still feels empty without main character's thoughts or feelings or voices being shared....
Wynn's reputation is over. I read all these chapters for this moment... I'm really glad that Matthias finally said everything at once. All thanks to the fool Quinton...
So we're going to keep going in circles atp,nothing was revealed that we didn't already know,I mean I would've at least liked to see Trevor's reaction to finding out his wife is the co-owner and coder to CUAP,find out who drugged them.Whats happening with the military blacksite,how come Celeste is so quiet she never stands up for herself. All we're getting is reaction's from side character's who don't matter...
Yes.. I'm looking forward to the upcoming chapters......
I don't really understand the writer. Why are Trevor and Celeste silent now? Isn't it about them?...
Who the helly is georgette 😆...
Alas..the truth that has been buried since…is prevailing....