Celeste shook her head.
Matthias asked, "Is it still because he's busy with work?"
"Mm."
Matthias fell silent.
Granted, Trevor's recent business ventures had been making waves, but no matter how busy he was, it didn't make sense that he couldn't spare even half an hour to finalize a divorce.
If Matthias didn't already know the full story, he might've thought Trevor was deliberately dragging his feet. But knowing their situation, that was impossible.
He patted Celeste's shoulder. "Then give it a few more days. If he still hasn't made time by the end of the reflection period, just file for divorce directly."
Celeste nodded. "Okay."
Although she said that, deep down, she didn't think it would come to that.
…
Two days later, it was Celeste's birthday.
She woke up early that morning. Betty and Adeline were already busy in the kitchen, making pancakes and preparing cake.
They had long since gotten her birthday gifts ready.
When Celeste came downstairs, they handed them to her with smiles.
"Cel, happy birthday! You've grown another year older."
"Happy birthday, Celeste!"
Warmth filled her heart as she took each gift. "Thank you."
The pancakes weren't done yet, and they were still chatting when the phone rang—security calling to say someone was at the gate.
When she heard the license plate number, she knew it was Trevor's car.
Everyone in the Rodriguez family froze, their smiles stiffening and faces darkening.
They all knew the only reason Celeste and Trevor hadn't gone to finalize their divorce was that he'd been busy.
He'd always been very firm about wanting the divorce.
Outside, the sound of a car pulling up broke the silence.
Hector, still fuming, started toward the door, but Celeste stopped him. "Celeste—"
She shook her head. "Don't."
She went out alone.
As soon as she reached the doorway, the car door opened and Jordyn hopped out, clutching something in her arms.
Seeing her, the little girl ran over with a bright smile. "Mom, happy birthday!"
Celeste froze.
Jordyn held out what she was carrying. "Mom, this is my gift for you!"
Before Celeste could speak, Jordyn rummaged in her backpack and pulled out another box.
"This one's from Dad. He couldn't come, so he asked me to bring it. He also told me to say happy birthday for him!"

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....