# Chapter 266: The Quiet Before the Ember Festival
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 266 of "The Breaking Point of Love". This chapter feels like the calm before a storm—a day of simple exchanges, quiet hospital visits, and unresolved tensions that simmer beneath the surface. Let's dive in and see how our characters navigate this bittersweet moment.
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The afternoon sun cast a warm glow as Celeste drove to the meeting spot Beck had chosen. She had already given him an address near the Rodriguez residence to avoid any awkward encounters, but when she parked her car, she was genuinely surprised to see Beck himself standing there, not a delivery person.
"You're here," he said with a gentle smile.
"Mm." Celeste unlocked the trunk.
Beck loaded the fireworks she had ordered, along with some extra gifts. Her eyes widened slightly. "There's no need for these—"
"Shanice asked me to bring them to you," he interrupted, his tone soft but firm.
Celeste couldn't help but smile. She had also prepared a few things for Shanice: a friendship bracelet she had made herself, plus some gifts she had bought after lunch. She placed them into Beck's car. "These are for Shanice."
He nodded. "Alright."
Among the gifts, Beck noticed a thick, plush rabbit. He picked it up, curiosity flickering in his eyes. "What's this?"
"It's a rabbit light wand," Celeste explained. "I bought two—one is a bear, and one is a rabbit. Kids will probably like them."
Beck examined both wand toys. They were adorable and festive, perfect for the Ember Festival celebrations. "I think Shanice will like them too. Thank you."
"It's just a small exchange of gifts—no need for thanks."
He placed the light wand back and glanced at a nearby café. "Want to sit down for a bit?"
Celeste shook her head, a hint of apology in her voice. "No, I have things to do. I need to head out again soon." Martha was being discharged from the hospital that evening, and she had promised to go with Betty.
Beck paused, a flicker of something—disappointment?—crossing his face. "Alright."
Without much more conversation, Celeste got into her car and drove away. The air between them had been polite, but the unspoken words lingered like shadows.
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Not long after arriving home, Celeste and Betty gathered the gifts they had prepared for Martha and set off for the hospital. They had already informed Martha of their visit, so when they arrived, they found only Martha and her caretaker, Samantha, in the hospital room.
Jordyn was not there.
Whether it was to avoid an awkward situation or for another reason, the girl's absence was impossible to ignore. Betty's face fell a little, though she said nothing. Martha noticed the disappointment in her old friend's eyes and felt a pang of guilt.
Martha knew everything. She knew about Celeste and Trevor's impending divorce. Ever since New Year's Day, when Lincoln returned but Celeste never showed up, she had realized that even if the divorce wasn't official yet, Celeste was already cutting ties with the Fleming family. And she had guessed that Celeste wouldn't be spending Ember Festival at the Fleming Manor this year.
As for Jordyn's custody, Martha had already broached the topic with Trevor a few days ago. But no matter what she said, he refused to compromise. When she asked where Jordyn would be spending the festival, Trevor said it would be up to her. But Jordyn had gone abroad recently and was only returning tonight, so Martha hadn't had the chance to ask her yet.
Seeing Betty's disappointment, Martha felt even more guilty. But the truth was, Jordyn had become more attached to Trevor. Without Jordyn's explicit consent, Martha couldn't make any promises to Betty or Celeste.
They didn't bring up Jordyn. Instead, they chatted about lighter topics—Martha's leg recovery, the upcoming festival, small anecdotes. Before long, it was time for Martha's discharge. Not wanting to impose, Celeste and Betty left after about half an hour.
Martha had prepared gifts for them as well, so before they left, she had her staff bring the packages down to the lobby.
Shortly after they departed, Trevor arrived at the hospital.
Martha knew he had deliberately waited to avoid running into Celeste. The divorce was already set in stone—she knew she couldn't stop it. Watching Trevor sit by her bed and skillfully peel an apple for her, Martha pressed her lips together and said, "Trevor, Jo is the daughter that Cel gave birth to. Can't you at least give her custody to Cel?"
Trevor continued peeling the apple with his usual grace, his voice indifferent. "Jo is my daughter too."
Martha's anger flared. "You barely cared about her in the past few years, and now you have the nerve to fight for custody?"
He placed the peeled and sliced apple onto a plate and handed it to her. "I've changed now."
Martha turned her face away, refusing to take it or acknowledge him. Trevor put the plate down and said, "Grandma, this is between us. Please don't interfere."
After completing the discharge procedures, he first took Martha back to Fleming Manor. Later, when it was time, he went to the airport to pick up Jordyn and bring her home.
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
This chapter feels like a quiet, poignant interlude before the Ember Festival. The contrast between Beck's gentle care and Trevor's cold stubbornness is stark. Celeste's polite distance from Beck and her disappointed visit to Martha tug at the heart. And Trevor's refusal to let go of Jordyn—despite years of neglect—feels infuriating yet tragically realistic. It's a chapter of small gestures and unspoken grief.
⭐ **Rating: 4.6 / 5 Stars**
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
With Jordyn back from abroad and Trevor clinging to custody, the Ember Festival is bound to bring fireworks—of a different kind. Will Celeste finally confront Trevor directly about Jordyn? And what role will Beck play as the festival draws near? I have a feeling this quiet tension is about to explode.
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