# Chapter 26: The Bitter Taste of Neglect
Hello everyone, it’s me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 26 of "The Breaking Point of Love"—a chapter steeped in quiet heartbreak, hidden resentment, and a mother’s unconditional love.
As the banquet drew to a close, the air around Matthias and Celeste grew increasingly heavy. Joshua, ever the observer, shared his admiration for Wynn Locket—a woman from a humble background who had not only gained entry into the elite circles but had somehow won the support of Trevor Fleming himself.
“With Trevor’s support, the Locket family will thrive in the future,” Joshua said with a sigh of genuine respect.
Celeste listened in silence. Her fingers tightened around her glass as she realized the whole truth: Trevor had brought guests to the party not for business, but for Wynn. He was building connections for her, introducing her to powerful allies, making sure she rose. And yet, throughout the entire night, Trevor hadn’t spared a single glance at Celeste. Not one.
Even after Joshua finished speaking, Celeste looked around and found that Trevor and his entourage had already left—without a word, without a backward glance.
Thirty minutes later, Celeste and Matthias departed. The silence in the car was suffocating.
But the night was far from over.
As soon as she stepped through the door of her home, her phone buzzed. Trevor’s name flashed on the screen. Celeste hesitated. Was he calling to scold her for seemingly bullying Wynn alongside Matthias? She remembered the warning Miles had given her earlier. Perhaps Trevor had orchestrated it all.
But when she answered, his voice was cold and commanding. “Come home.”
“If you have something to say, just—”
“Jo has a fever and wants to see you.” And with that, he hung up.
Celeste’s heart clenched. Without a second thought, she grabbed her keys and rushed out, her heels clicking frantically against the floor.
When she arrived at the villa, she noticed Trevor was absent. It didn’t matter. She went straight to Jordyn’s bedroom on the second floor.
There, she found her little girl battling a high fever, an IV drip connected to her tiny arm. In her discomfort, Jordyn reached out weakly and whispered, “Mom.” Celeste’s heart broke. She held her daughter close, careful not to disturb the needle.
“Has she eaten?” Celeste asked Hannah.
“She threw it all up shortly after eating,” the nanny replied.
Celeste frowned, turning to the doctor for details. Then she looked down at Jordyn, who was curled in her arms, unwilling to move. “Are you hungry? I’ll prepare your favorite chicken noodle soup. You can have some once the drip is finished.”
Jordyn nodded faintly. “Hmm.”
Back then, whenever she was sick, only Celeste’s cooking could soothe her. Nobody else’s food would do.
As Celeste gently stroked her daughter’s hair, Jordyn murmured, “Where’s Dad? Is he back yet?”
Celeste froze. She had assumed Trevor was home because he called—but upon arriving, she didn’t see him. Perhaps he was in the study? No, she had checked. Then the truth dawned on her: The hotel where the party took place was closer to the villa than her own house. Trevor had left at least half an hour before her. Even if he dropped Wynn off first, he should have been home by now.
Unless he had no intention of coming back tonight.
The realization stung like a cold blade. Here she was, rushing to their daughter’s bedside while Trevor was nowhere to be found—likely still wrapped up in his new interest.
Celeste bit her lip and focused on her daughter. She would not break. Not now.
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**Reader’s Impressions & Star Rating**
This chapter is a masterclass in emotional tension. The contrast between Trevor’s public devotion to Wynn and his cold absence when his own child is sick is devastating. Celeste’s quiet strength, her immediate priority being Jordyn despite the humiliation she endured, makes her a deeply sympathetic character. The chapter leaves you aching for her and furious at Trevor’s neglect.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rating: 4.5 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction**
Trevor’s absence will likely lead to an even colder confrontation between him and Celeste. When he finally does return, he may try to blame her for leaving the party early or accuse her of something—but Celeste’s patience is wearing thin. Could this be the moment she finally stands up to him? And what will Wynn do next to tighten her grip on Trevor?
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