# Chapter 165: The Mask of Detachment
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 165 of "The Breaking Point of Love" — a chapter that peels back the layers of pretense and reveals the chilling truth hidden beneath a warm family dinner. Grab a cup of tea, settle in, and let me take you through this emotionally charged scene.
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Miles sat there, his mind spinning like a top that wouldn't stop. He was starting to doubt everything — his eyes, his instincts, even reality itself. How could the woman sitting across from him, so calm and composed, be the same Celeste who had silently walked away from her own daughter?
Just then, the elevator doors slid open, and Martha's warm voice broke through his thoughts. "Dinner is ready. Cel has already gone downstairs. Why are you two still sitting here? Come down and eat."
Miles blinked, snapping back to the present. "Oh! Got it, coming," he said, forcing a casual tone. Trevor rose silently beside him, his face unreadable.
Downstairs, the scene was picture-perfect. Jordyn was curled up on the sofa, leaning against Celeste, chattering away with the carefree joy only a child could possess. Celeste sat beside her, watching and listening with attentive eyes. It was the kind of warm, loving mother-daughter moment that would make anyone's heart melt.
But Miles knew better now. He knew that Celeste had given up custody of Jordyn without a single word of explanation. And knowing that, this cozy tableau suddenly felt like a stage play — every gesture rehearsed, every smile painted on.
Martha, bless her heart, was still blissfully unaware of the divorce. She beamed at them all, her voice cheerful. "Cel, Jo, come eat."
"Okay, coming," they answered in perfect unison, like two notes in a harmonious melody. Jordyn reached out and wrapped her tiny fingers around Celeste's hand, leading her toward the dining room with all the authority of a little princess.
Miles watched in silence. Since he was already here, he took a seat beside Trevor. Celeste sat across from them with Jordyn, the table stretching between them like a chasm.
Martha's smile never wavered. "Miles, it's been a while since you visited. When I saw you come in earlier, I had the kitchen prepare two more of your favorite dishes. You must eat plenty tonight."
Miles flashed his trademark grin. "Of course, Grandma! I'm claiming all this meat for myself!"
Martha laughed, delighted. "Alright, alright."
Meanwhile, Celeste was focused on Jordyn's plate, picking out the choicest pieces of fish, deboning every morsel with meticulous care. On the surface, nothing seemed out of place. But Miles couldn't help looking closer. He studied her movements, her expression, her eyes.
And then, as if sensing his gaze, Celeste shot him a cold, sharp glance. It was brief, but it cut through him like a blade.
Miles froze.
In the past, things had been different. Because Miles, Trevor, and Beck were especially close, Celeste had always tried to be friendly with him and Beck. She wasn't the best at socializing — that was never her strong suit — but she made the effort. She greeted them warmly, spoke with a gentle smile, and never let their coldness stop her from trying.
But now? Her eyes were indifferent. Distant. As if she were looking at a stranger — someone with no connection to her life whatsoever.
That was when it hit him. Celeste's attitude toward Jordyn had changed too. On the surface, she was still gentle and attentive. But the deep affection that once lived in her gaze... it was gone. Replaced by a chilling detachment.
How could that be real? Miles could understand her changing toward him — no one keeps throwing themselves at people who always ignore them. But Jordyn was her daughter. Her own flesh and blood. How could a mother look at her child like that?
Unless... Maybe this was just another one of her tactics. Perhaps she was retreating in order to advance, pulling back to make Trevor notice her, to win him back. That seemed plausible. It was a classic move.
Miles shifted his gaze toward Trevor. And sure enough, Trevor was watching Celeste too. What's more, he didn't seem in any hurry to look away. That was something the old Trevor would never have done — he always appeared so aloof, so above it all.
Miles scoffed quietly, a wry smile tugging at his lips. He knew it. This was all part of the game.
Suddenly, Martha cleared her throat. "Miles, what are you staring at?" She had noticed him glancing at Celeste all evening and her brow furrowed slightly. She clearly misunderstood his attention.
Realizing the danger, Miles quickly pivoted. He said something deliberately pleasing, something Martha would approve of. "I just noticed that Celeste seems especially quiet tonight. She's not even talking to Trevor like she used to. I found it strange, so I couldn't help but look at her."
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
Oh, what a tense and layered chapter! The dinner scene is a masterpiece of hidden emotions — everything appears normal on the surface, but beneath it, there's a sea of suspicion, detachment, and unspoken truths. I felt so sorry for Martha, oblivious to the cracks in her family. Miles is slowly waking up to reality, but his cynicism might blind him to the truth. And Celeste? Her cold demeanor is chilling. Is she truly detached, or is this a calculated move? This chapter leaves us aching for answers.
⭐ **Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars**
## Next Chapter Prediction
I have a feeling that Miles's suspicion will only grow. He'll likely try to confront Celeste or dig deeper into her relationship with Jordyn. But Celeste's coldness might push him to uncover something darker — perhaps the real reason she gave up custody. And Trevor? His gaze lingering on Celeste suggests he's not as indifferent as he pretends to be. The next chapter might explode into a confrontation, or reveal a hidden piece of the puzzle that changes everything.
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