# Chapter 279: The Guilt of a Busy Mother
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 279 of "The Breaking Point of Love"! This chapter takes us deep into Celeste's world, where the relentless demands of work and motherhood clash in a painful, all-too-familiar dance. Come, let us explore the tender yet bittersweet moments that unfold.
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After working tirelessly for over a day and night, Celeste finally finished documenting every last piece of data. Her eyes were heavy, her temples throbbing, but she pushed through the final details and sent everything to Matthias. He received it with trembling hands, his voice crackling with excitement. "This is exactly it, Cel! It's perfect!"
But Celeste had no energy left for celebration. She simply rubbed her aching head and murmured into the phone, "I'm going to sleep for a bit. Let's talk later."
She collapsed into bed and slept until late afternoon. When she finally stirred, she found Jordyn sitting quietly in her room, playing with a puzzle. The little girl's face lit up the moment she saw her mother awake. "Mom, you're awake!"
Celeste nodded, still groggy.
"Are you thirsty, Mom? Should I get you a glass of water?" Jordyn asked, her voice so gentle and eager to please.
Celeste paused, touched by her daughter's thoughtfulness. "Yes, please."
Jordyn scurried off and returned with a glass of water, then went back to her puzzle without a fuss. Celeste watched her from the bed, and a pang of guilt struck her heart. She had been so consumed with work that she had barely spent time with her little girl during the holidays. And now, tomorrow was the last day of freedom. Soon she would be back at Yoda Vision, and the demands of her career would steal even more precious moments.
"Jo," she called softly.
Jordyn turned immediately. "What is it, Mom?"
"When will your dad be back?"
"He said not so soon," Jordyn replied, then asked innocently, "Did you need him for something?"
Celeste shook her head. "No, nothing. You go ahead."
But inside, she was already calculating. She sent a quick text to Trevor: *"When will you be back? I'm going to work tomorrow, and have no time to look after Jordyn. Come take her back."*
Half an hour later, Trevor's reply came: *"I'll be back in two days."*
And that was that. Celeste left the conversation there, feeling a mix of frustration and resignation.
After dinner, Jordyn went for a stroll with Betty. Celeste, meanwhile, received a call from Matthias upstairs. They were deep in discussion, organizing ideas for their new projects, and she put the phone on speaker so she could move around freely. Just then, Jordyn returned from her walk and overheard an unfamiliar male voice coming from the speaker. A flicker of unease crossed her face.
"Who are you talking to, Mom?" she blurted out.
"A friend of mine," Celeste replied casually.
"Oh..." Jordyn's voice trailed off, and though Matthias heard the little girl, he stayed silent. He didn't mention that he had once held Jordyn when she was a tiny baby, or that he remembered her innocent eyes. Some things were better left unspoken. Their call continued until past ten o'clock that night.
The next day, Celeste returned to the office. Yoda Vision had been stretched thin ever since they started developing the two projects from last year. They had planned to hire more people at the end of the previous year, but Celeste and Matthias had been too busy to make it happen. Now, the need for expansion was urgent. On her first day back, she took charge of the hiring arrangements, diving headfirst into a mountain of work.
Trevor had promised he'd return in two days. But four days passed, and he was still overseas. On the fifth day, Celeste received a call from Jordyn while she was still at the office.
"Mom, Dad is back! He has sent someone over to pick me up," Jordyn chirped.
"Got it," Celeste said. "Make sure you don't leave anything behind."
"Okay!" Then, a pause. "Can you come back and see me off, Mom?"
Celeste was about to refuse—she still had piles of work waiting. But then she remembered how little time she had spent with Jordyn lately. And she knew that once Jordyn returned to Trevor's world, she would probably forget about her mother for a while. The guilt was overwhelming.
"Okay, I'll go back now," she said.
"Yes!" Jordyn cheered.
Celeste left early, with Matthias's full support. He had seen how hard she had been working. But as she was leaving, he couldn't help but scoff.
"Trevor dropped everything to go on a honeymoon with that woman and even delayed coming back for a few days. He didn't feel guilty at all. But you, as a mother without custody, feel guilty just for not being able to spend time with your child? Honestly, I think Trevor is just taking advantage of how soft-hearted you are, throwing the kid on you and running off to have fun."
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating**
This chapter hit me right in the heart. It's a beautiful, painful portrayal of a mother torn between her career and her child. Celeste's guilt is so palpable, and the quiet moments with Jordyn are filled with so much unsaid love. Matthias's blunt observation about Trevor adds a layer of frustration—why does Celeste carry all the burden while Trevor gallivants? Her exhaustion is real, and her soft heart is both her strength and her weakness.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ **Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars**
An emotionally rich chapter that reminds us of the sacrifices mothers make, and how often their love goes unreciprocated.
**Next Chapter Prediction**
Now that Jordyn has been taken back by Trevor, Celeste will likely throw herself even deeper into work to numb the loneliness. But Matthias's words about Trevor may plant a seed of doubt in her mind. I predict that Trevor's "honeymoon" with that woman will have consequences, and Celeste might soon find herself caught in a custody battle or a confrontation about Jordyn's well-being. Something is brewing beneath the surface—and it won't stay quiet for long.
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