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)
Another saviour debt?? Seriously?...
I just need an effing glimpse to what goes around in Trevor's mind. Author - do something about it please There is not even a single mention about what Trevor really wants - interested in Celeste? If yes, then why there is no reaction on seeing people courting Celeste...
I love the story bt really death slow... Y cant you post 5 to 10 chapters per day????...
This reads like a daily diary account...and not a story with a planned plotline. Author, we would share if you took the time to start developing the story, rather than dragging it out with outlines. no depth, no character development, not even the overused tropes are present, just a daily itinerary. We want you to do well..but you have to put the work in making it a viable story...
The storyline is moving painfully slow.. Will we ever get to hear Trevor's side of story? Currently the mixed signals from Trevor are just confusing and frustrating. He is using Jordyn to postpone the divorce and side by side ignoring Wynn to the level that he didnt invite her to the Fleming group banquet. But when asked about clarifying divorce to Jordyn, he is not doing so. Awfully frustrating...
Team beck or Caleb. Trevor has wynn saved his contact as 'babe', kissing her in office and spending nights with her. How in initial chapters Trevor pushed jordyn towards wynn without caring about a mother's feelings. Now he is two timing, suddenly interested in Celeste after knowing background and leaving wynnn behind. Spineless man. He knows cels history with her father, still chose to support them. I don't how people are rooting for cel and Trevor. I wish truth comes out. Cel deserves someone who loves her with whole heart. She thrives in her field. Beck saw cel when she was not famous. But Caleb is good option too. I hope Celeste grows spine starts to demand explaination for dragging divorce....
Author - dont you think the story has been dragged as is? Now, you want to include the angle of Wynn being pregnant as well? God, i really want to know Trevor side of story, why is he playing both sides?...
Are they going to compromise for Jordyns sake? I'll be sad for Celeste if that happens. Why is author giving mixed signals in almost every alternate chapter? Initially Trevor and Wynn were always appearing together along with huge PDA, then Trevor seems involved with Celeste - when she was under alcohol influence, then Trevor seemed to be ignoring Wynn - all the while divorce proceedings are still on and now Jordyn is getting depressed because of their situation. Feels like we are just roaming around the bush or the author is making us do that. Sigh!!...
I don't understand where this story is headed to.. I can't seem to know what Trevor is thinking, in late 500 chapters, he was seen dodging the divorce, ignoring Wynn and now at 624, he is planning on how to tell Jordyn about the divorce. This is messed up!...
My fav novel post us more chap per day...