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The kite flew successfully up into the sky, and Celeste and Shanice smiled brightly.
While watching Celeste’s smile, Beck’s gaze darkened slightly.
Noticing his gaze, Celeste asked, puzzled, “What’s wrong?
“Nothing,” he replied simply.
Celeste didn’t press further and led Shanice a little farther away. Beck stayed nearby, keeping his promise not to intrude.
When they got tired of flying the kite, Celeste and Shanice either moved to the lakeside to fish or crouched by a vendor’s small pond, studying the little fish swimming inside before trying to catch them with small nets.
Soon, it was midday.
Beck hadn’t prepared any food since he only intended to take Shanice out for a stroll. As lunchtime approached, he saw Shanice getting hungry, so he suggested eating at a small nearby restaurant.
Having spent a relaxing couple of hours, Celeste felt much better than earlier and didn’t refuse his suggestion.
During the meal, Celeste mostly chatted with Shanice.
Seeing how well they got along, Beck didn’t try to join their conversation, content with silently moving their favorite dishes closer to them.
Celeste, engrossed in her conversation with Shanice, didn’t notice his subtle gestures.
A while later, Beck’s phone rang
Glancing at the caller ID, he said to Celeste, “I’ll take this call.”
“Alright,” Celeste replie
replied.
The call was from Miles.
Walking a bit farther away, Beck answered, “What’s up?”
“Where are you? Have you eaten? A friend of mine just sent over some fresh seafood. Why don’t you come over and have some? Trevor and the others will be there too.”
Beck glanced at Celeste and Shanice nearby, then replied calmly, “I’ve already eaten. Maybe next time.
“How about tonight? There’s a yacht party. Trevor and the others have confirmed they’ll come. Why don’t you bring your little niece along? We haven’t had the chance to meet her yet. This could be a good opportunity to introduce her to everyone.”
Beck declined again, “She’s shy and doesn’t do well with crowds. She might feel uncomfortable on the yacht.” “No worries. Jo will be there too. They’re about the same age, so they should get along. See you at seven.” Before Beck could refuse, Miles hung up.
After lunch, Celeste and Shanice spent more time together, chasing butterflies and riding bicycles.
When they were both thoroughly tired, they stopped to rest Shanice eventually fell asleep.
Celeste, also feeling the day’s exertion, decided to head home. She quietly drove off.
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Beck watched her car disappear into the distance before leaving as well.
Later, when Shanice woke up and didn’t see Celeste, she frowned slightly. “Where’s Ms. Rodriguez?”
“She went home,” Beck replied
“Oh…” Shanice’s disappointment was evident.
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At seven that evening, Beck boarded the yacht as scheduled
Trevor and the others had already arrived. When he saw Beck, Miles waved him over.
Upon seeing Shanice, Miles smiled and said, “This must be Shanice, the little beauty. Hello there, I’m Miles Quinton, a friend of your uncle.”
The yacht was crowded, and Shanice was shy and reserved in such a setting.
After Miles introduced himself, Wynn arrived with Jordyn in tow.
Beck hesitated briefly upon seeing them.
When she heard that Shanice was shy, Jordyn introduced herself and extended a hand, saying warmly, “There are lots of kids playing over there. Want to come with me?”
Shanice looked at Beck. Only after he nodded encouragingly did she muster the courage to follow Jordyn.
Miles grinned as the children walked away and teased, “How does it feel being a babysitter for the first time?” “It’s fine.”
Although Shanice was shy, she was well–behaved, so taking care of her wasn’t too tricky.
Trevor handed him a glass of wine. “Care for a drink?”
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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....