# Chapter 143: A Collision on the Slopes
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 143 of "The Breaking Point of Love" — a chapter filled with tender moments, unexpected accidents, and a quiet promise that leaves us wondering what lies ahead.
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The ski resort buzzed with energy. Laughter echoed across the snowy slopes as families and friends carved their way down the white expanse. Beck kept a watchful eye on Celeste and Shanice, staying close enough to shield them from any accidental collisions. Yet even the most careful guardian can't control a crowd.
Just over an hour into their skiing adventure, two girls lost control and crashed into them. Shanice managed to stay upright, but Celeste wasn't so lucky. She tumbled directly into Beck's path.
Instinct took over. His arm snaked around her waist, pulling her firmly against his chest. For one breathless moment, she was pressed against him, her heart hammering — and not just from the fall. But then discomfort flooded through her. She tried to push away, only to wince as pain shot through her foot.
"Did you twist your ankle?" Beck asked, his grip tightening instead of releasing her.
"I think... yeah," she admitted.
He didn't hesitate. Calling over a staff member to help Shanice, he bent down and lifted Celeste into his arms. She stiffened, resistance flaring. She had expected him to hand her off to the staff. Instead, he held her like she was the only thing that mattered.
"Put me down, I—"
"The doctor is already waiting," he interrupted, his voice calm but firm. "Let's take care of your foot first."
Celeste hesitated, then stopped struggling. There was no fighting his determination.
Inside the warm lodge, Beck carefully set her down. The doctor examined her ankle, diagnosing a mild dislocation. A quick adjustment, and the pain faded. She was fine.
"Do you still want to ski?" Beck asked.
"I'm fine. I can continue." She didn't want to spoil Shanice's fun. And the doctor had cleared her.
Beck nodded, not stopping her.
But from a distance, someone watched.
"Linda? What are you looking at?"
Linda squinted, her gaze fixed on a familiar silhouette. "I think I just saw someone I know." That man looked like Beck from the side — but he was with a woman and a child. Could it really be him? She stepped forward for a better look, but just then, the man put on his hat and goggles and turned away.
The rest of the morning passed with two more minor bumps, but no one got hurt. Each time Beck reached out to steady Celeste, she gently pulled away. "I'm good now, thanks." And each time, he released her wrist without a word.
By noon, they left the slopes for a nearby restaurant. Beck handed Celeste the menu, letting her choose. As they ate, Shanice suddenly piped up, "Ms. Rodriguez, what's your first name?"
"Celeste. My full name is Celeste Rodriguez. You can call me Ms. Celeste."
Shanice nodded, a sweet smile on her face. "Ms. Celeste."
Celeste gently patted her cheek, warmth blooming in her chest.
But the morning's activity had worn Shanice out. Before they finished lunch, her little head started drooping, her eyes fluttering closed. Beck carefully picked her up and wiped the corner of her mouth.
Celeste finished her meal and set down her utensils. "Shall we call it a day?"
"Alright." But instead of rising, Beck looked at her with quiet intensity. "Can I invite you out again next time?"
She met his gaze, then nodded. "Sure." After all, he had helped her today, and Shanice clearly needed her company. Returning the favor a few times seemed only fair.
"Thanks."
"You don't have to thank me."
With Shanice asleep and nothing more to say, Celeste turned and walked away. Beck stood there, watching her car disappear down the road, before finally climbing into his own.
When they got home, Shanice stirred awake. "Ms. Celeste already left?"
"Yes." Beck held her close, then paused. "Oh, Shanice, from now on, just call her 'Ms. Rodriguez,' okay? Also, keep her name a secret for now. Don't tell anyone else, alright?"
Shanice obediently nodded. "Okay."
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating**
This chapter is a delicate dance of unspoken feelings. Every gesture — Beck's instinctive embrace, the way he carried her, the steady gaze before asking for another chance — whispers of a love he's afraid to voice. But Celeste's guardedness reminds us that trust isn't easily rebuilt. The tiny detail of Shanice being asked to keep Celeste's name secret suggests Beck is protecting something precious, or perhaps himself, from judgment. The prose flows smoothly, capturing the quiet tension between two people clinging to politeness while their hearts beg for more.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars
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**Next Chapter Prediction**
Beck's request for secrecy can't be a coincidence. Someone is watching — Linda recognized him from a distance, and she won't let that thread go. In the next chapter, Linda will likely investigate, possibly discovering Beck with Celeste and Shanice. This could lead to a confrontation or, worse, word reaching the wrong ears. Meanwhile, Celeste may begin to wonder why Beck is so insistent on keeping their meetings hidden. Trust will be tested, and a revelation about his past might shake the fragile connection they're rebuilding.
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