# Chapter 697: The Coffee That Tastes Like Effort
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 697 of "The Breaking Point of Love Summary, Characters & Ending Guide." This chapter is one of those quietly emotional ones—where every glance, every sip of coffee, and every unsaid word seems to carry a deeper meaning. So, grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let's dive into the story together.
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When Matthias caught Kieran being especially attentive toward Celeste, he expected at least a flicker of embarrassment. But Kieran didn't flinch. There was no awkwardness, no hurried excuses. Instead, he met Matthias's gaze with calm confidence, offered a polite greeting, and then turned and walked back to his work as if nothing had happened.
Matthias closed the office door behind him, his expression unreadable. He eased himself onto the couch, then spoke in a casual tone that suggested he had found something interesting.
"Since he found out you tend to drink a few cups of coffee to stay alert when you're busy," Matthias said, "he spent quite some time learning about it. Apparently, he just 'graduated.'"
Celeste froze for a moment. Her hand hovered near the coffee cup on her desk, and for a fleeting second, her thoughts scattered. Not from embarrassment—but from something deeper.
"Are you touched?" Matthias asked, a knowing smile tugging at his lips.
"Not really," she replied, though her voice was softer than she intended.
Her mind had wandered back to the past, to a time when things were different—when someone else had once gone to great lengths for her. She didn't want to dwell on it. Yet, almost unconsciously, she reached for the coffee Kieran had brought in earlier and took a sip.
The rich aroma had already hinted that it was well-crafted. But the moment the liquid touched her lips, she realized it was far more impressive than she had expected. She understood coffee well. With just one taste, she could feel the effort Kieran had poured into perfecting it. That kind of dedication, that kind of quiet persistence, was probably not much less than what she herself had done before...
Matthias, unaware of the memories swirling in her mind, interrupted her thoughts. "So? How are you now? Feeling better?"
He hadn't forgotten that day when she had asked him out for a drink, only to be abruptly taken away by someone Zachary had sent. That memory lingered with him, and he wanted to make sure she was truly okay.
Celeste set the coffee cup down and pulled herself back to the present. "I'm fine now."
Matthias studied her carefully. Seeing that she didn't seem to be pretending, he finally asked, "What happened?"
So Celeste briefly explained the situation. She told him about Trevor bringing Wynn to meet Lincoln and Queenie, about the injustice her family had to endure, and about the deep concern that had been weighing on her heart.
Matthias already had some knowledge of the events. He knew that Trevor had brought Wynn to meet Lincoln and Queenie, and he understood the sting of it. After hearing about the unfairness and the worry Celeste and her family felt, he paused for a long moment before speaking.
"Sometimes, the world really is unfair," he said gently. "But your grandmother isn't wrong either. Dragging the divorce with Trevor may not be good for you."
He paused again, as if weighing his next words carefully.
"As for the Lockets and Shaws, I believe they'll get what they deserve eventually, even though it may be slow."
Celeste gave a soft hum in response. For now, that was the only way they could think about things. Holding onto anger and bitterness wouldn't bring peace. So, she decided, she would just wait for the divorce from Trevor. As for everything else, she'd deal with it later.
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The days passed quietly, and soon it was Friday.
In the afternoon, just after school ended, Jordyn called Celeste. Her voice was bright and warm as she asked if they could go out for dinner together.
Celeste wasn't particularly busy that day, so she agreed without hesitation.
"Actually," Jordyn sighed on the other end of the line, "I really wanted you, me, and Dad to go out together. We haven't done that in a long time. But when I asked Dad just now, he said he had something on and couldn't make it."
It had indeed been a while since the three of them had shared a meal. Celeste didn't respond immediately. The silence stretched a little too long, but Jordyn didn't seem too upset. She quickly brightened up again.
"It's okay, though!" the girl chirped. "Dad should have time tomorrow!"
"Mm," Celeste replied softly.
After wrapping up her work, Celeste got in touch with Jordyn's driver, and the two of them headed out for dinner together.
Jordyn was excited, her eyes lighting up at all the dishes she wanted to try. But since it was just the two of them, they couldn't order much. As the food arrived, she stared at the table with a hint of disappointment.
"If Dad were here, it'd be perfect..." she couldn't help saying.
Celeste didn't respond. She simply took a sip of her water, letting the moment pass.
After dinner, as they were about to leave the restaurant, Celeste felt her phone buzz. It was a message from Matthias. She opened it.
The screen lit up with a photo.
In the image, Trevor, Martha, and the members of the Lockets and Shaws were all seated together in a private dining room. Laughter seemed to echo from the frozen frame, a gathering of people who had caused so much pain, sitting together as if they owned the world.
Celeste stared at the screen for a long moment. The warmth of the dinner with Jordyn began to cool, replaced by a familiar chill of unease.
The story, it seemed, was far from over.
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
This chapter felt like the calm before a storm. There's something so poignant about the small, tender moments—Kieran's thoughtful coffee, Jordyn's innocent wish for her dad to join them—juxtaposed against the cold reminder of Trevor and the Lockets sitting together in that photo. Celeste's quiet resilience is heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time. She doesn't explode or rage; she simply waits, because she knows her time will come. The tension is building beautifully, and I loved every second of it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars
## Next Chapter Prediction
The photo Matthias sent is clearly not just a random update—it's the opening of a new conflict. I predict that in the next chapter, Celeste will finally decide to take a more proactive stance against Trevor, Martha, and the Lockets. That photo might be the final straw that pushes her to gather evidence, make a bold move in the divorce proceedings, or even expose their hidden schemes. With Jordyn's innocent hope for a family dinner hovering in the background, Celeste's determination to protect her daughter is likely to ignite something explosive. We're about to see a side of Celeste she hasn't shown before.
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