# Chapter 267: A Daughter's Lonely Return
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 267 of "The Breaking Point of Love" – a chapter that tugs at the heartstrings and reminds us how the smallest gestures of love can mean everything, especially to a child waiting for her mother's embrace.
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The moment Jordyn stepped out of the airport terminal, her eyes lit up like fireworks. Spotting Trevor and Wynn waiting for her, she let go of Hannah's hand and sprinted toward them, throwing herself into their open arms with pure, unbridled joy. The warmth of their embrace was exactly what she had been craving during her long trip abroad.
Once settled in the car, little Jordyn eagerly rummaged through her small backpack, her fingers searching for the treasures she had carefully selected for each of them. "Dad, Wynn, I got you gifts!" she announced proudly, handing over the small trinkets with the earnest excitement only a child can possess.
Wynn accepted them with a gentle smile, reaching out to ruffle Jordyn's soft hair. "Thank you, Jo," she said, her voice warm and tender.
That evening, with Martha being discharged from the hospital, Trevor and Jordyn were heading back to the Fleming Manor for a family dinner. After dropping Wynn off at her home, Trevor instructed the driver to turn the car toward the manor. On the way, Trevor was busy handling work matters, so Jordyn, understanding her father's need for focus, played quietly by herself, her small fingers tracing patterns on the window as the city lights blurred past.
When they finally arrived at the manor, Jordyn could barely contain herself. She hopped out of the car, slung her little backpack over her shoulders, and dashed toward the house, her voice carrying through the evening air. "Mom! Mom!"
Trevor put away his laptop and stepped out of the car, his voice unhurried but carrying a hint of something unsaid. "Your mom isn't here."
Jordyn froze mid-stride, her little body turning around to face him. "Huh? Mom's not here?"
"No."
"She's still busy?"
Trevor's large hand gently ruffled her head. "Maybe you should call and ask her."
"Okay."
But in that moment, a shadow passed over Jordyn's heart. Lately, every time she called, her mom never picked up. It wasn't so bad when she was at home, surrounded by familiar comforts. But when she was abroad, with neither Trevor nor Wynn physically beside her – even though they called and video-chatted every day – it wasn't the same as having them near. She had felt lonely. She had felt homesick.
In those first few days overseas, the person she missed most was her mother. She called every day without fail, but her mother never answered. Eventually, she got used to the silence and convinced herself that her mom was simply too busy to take her calls. So, she stopped calling. Before returning home, she had secretly hoped her mother would come to pick her up at the airport. But since Trevor and Wynn had said they would be there, Jordyn hadn't called Celeste. She had assumed that once she arrived at the manor, Celeste would definitely be there.
But now, standing in the dimming light of the manor's entrance, Jordyn suddenly didn't want to call anymore. She knew – deep in that small, knowing place children carry inside them – that even if she did, her mom still wouldn't have time to answer. The excitement of coming home drained away, leaving an empty ache in her chest.
Trevor crouched down slightly, his sharp eyes catching the glimmer of unshed tears. He pinched her cheek lightly, raising an eyebrow. "Are you crying?"
Jordyn pursed her lips, turning her face away stubbornly. "No, I'm not!"
Trevor smirked knowingly. "So, you've given up? You don't want to call your mom anymore?"
Jordyn didn't respond. After a long pause, she whispered reluctantly, "No... I still want to call."
Trevor chuckled softly but said nothing more. He simply reached out, scooped her up into his arms, and said, "Let's go inside." Jordyn wrapped her arms around his neck, nestling into his warm, broad embrace. Finally, she felt a little better.
Inside, the Fleming family was already waiting for them to start dinner. When they walked in, all eyes turned toward them. Martha's face instantly lit up with joy when she saw Jordyn. "Jo, you're back? Come here, let me have a good look at you."
Jordyn climbed down from Trevor's arms and ran over. "Nana!" Then she politely greeted the others. "Grandma, Aunt Teagan, Uncle Tucker."
Teagan and Queenie responded, but their tones were indifferent, cold. Tucker, on the other hand, was delighted. He got up, hugged her tightly, and started playing with her, making her giggle as he teased her.
Then, out of nowhere, Tucker tilted his head and asked, "By the way, Trey, where's Celeste?"
Queenie and the others had assumed Celeste had gone to the airport with Trevor to pick Jordyn up. Now that Trevor and Jordyn had returned home, but Celeste was still nowhere to be seen, they found it odd. However, since they didn't really care about Celeste, they couldn't be bothered to ask.
Trevor simply said, "She's busy."
Tucker didn't question it and continued playing with Jordyn. Martha, however, understood exactly what was going on but chose to remain silent.
After dinner, Jordyn played by herself for a while, but soon grew bored. Her thoughts drifted back to her mother. Even though it was the holidays, Celeste had no intention of letting herself be idle. When Jordyn's call came in, Celeste was in the middle of reviewing documents sent by Zachary.
Seeing the caller ID, and realizing it had been nearly a month since they last saw each other, Celeste casually picked up the phone. "Hello?"
Celeste hadn't answered her calls for so long that Jordyn had almost lost hope. Hearing her mom's voice suddenly, she was overjoyed. "Mom!"
But Celeste's attention remained on her computer as she responded indifferently, "Mm."
Jordyn didn't notice her detached tone. She was too excited. "Mom, I'm back from being abroad!"
Celeste hadn't even known she left the country. Hearing this, she simply responded with a brief hum as acknowledgement.
From the moment Celeste answered the call, Jordyn had been floating on cloud nine. She jumped around on the bed excitedly. "Mom, when will you be done with work? Are you coming home tonight? I want you to hold me while I sleep, and I have so many fun things to tell you! Also, I really want to eat your breakfast tomorrow morning. When are you coming back?"
Celeste didn't tell her that she wouldn't be going back to the Fleming Manor anymore. Instead, she said, "I'm really busy right now. Next month, I'll take you out to play."
It had been so long since Celeste had taken her out. The thought of going on an outing together made Jordyn very happy. "Next month?" Even though next month was only a few days away, it still felt like an eternity for a child waiting for her mother's love. "When exactly next month?"
Even through the phone, Celeste could feel Jordyn's eagerness to talk to her, to see her. Her grip on the mouse tightened slightly before she finally said, "We'll see when the time comes. I'll let you know once I decide, okay?"
"Okay."
Celeste asked, "Have you taken a bath yet?"
"Not yet. But soon."
"Then go take your bath. I still have work to do. I'll hang up now."
"We just started talking, and you're already hanging up?" Jordyn was reluctant to end the call. She glanced at the call duration and protested, "Mom, it's only been two minutes! Can't we talk a little longer?"
Celeste replied, "Next time, when I have time, if you want to talk, we can talk longer."
Hearing this, Jordyn finally gave in, albeit unwillingly. "Okay. But Mom, you have to keep your promise."
Celeste said, "I will."
Only then did Jordyn whisper, "Bye, Mom."
"Bye." As soon as she finished speaking, Celeste ended the call.
Jordyn suddenly remembered that she hadn't told Celeste about the gift she had bought for her. She was just about to mention it when she realized the call had already ended. Her heart sank with disappointment. Setting her phone down, she climbed out of bed and went to find Trevor in his study.
Trevor was in the middle of a video conference. When he saw her walk in, he adjusted the camera angle and muted his microphone before asking, "What's wrong? Couldn't get through?"
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
This chapter broke my heart. Watching little Jordyn's excitement slowly crumble into disappointment is a painful reminder of how children feel everything so deeply. The contrast between her joyful anticipation and Celeste's cold indifference is devastating. Jordyn is trying so hard to hold on to her mother's love, but Celeste is already pulling away, piece by piece. She didn't even know her own daughter had traveled abroad. That detail stung the most. The phone call lasting only two minutes – two minutes for a child who has been desperately waiting for a month – speaks volumes about where Celeste's priorities truly lie. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.5 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
I predict that in the next chapter, Trevor will have to step in and have a serious conversation with Celeste about her neglect of Jordyn. The distance between them is growing, and little Jordyn is caught in the middle. Perhaps Celeste's guilt will finally surface, or perhaps she will harden her heart even further, setting the stage for a painful confrontation between her and Trevor over their daughter's wellbeing.
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