# Chapter 397: The Weight of the Past and a Fading Light
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 397 of "The Breaking Point of Love." This chapter will pull at your heartstrings, as we witness Celeste navigating the painful intersections of family tragedy, old wounds, and the finality of a chapter she thought she had closed. Let's dive in.
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The symposium at Quendall University had come and gone, and despite Celeste and Wynn being under the same roof for the entire day, they might as well have been miles apart. There was not a single word exchanged between them, not even a fleeting glance that carried any meaning. By mid-afternoon, Celeste and Matthias were preparing to leave, and as Bryson and the university chancellor walked them out, another invitation was extended.
"There's another seminar this Saturday. I wonder if the two of you..." Bryson began, his voice hopeful.
Celeste's steps faltered. Her gaze, drifting absently, landed on Lilian standing not far away. That sight — the woman who was part of the family that had caused her mother so much suffering — made her chest tighten. She quickly looked away, pressing her lips together before replying, "I'm sorry, I have something important to attend to on Saturday. I won't be able to make it."
After the farewells, once the car had pulled away from Quendall University, Matthias finally asked the question that had been lingering on his mind. "Something was off with your mood just now. What happened?" He had noticed the subtle shift in her expression the moment Bryson mentioned Saturday's event, especially when her gaze landed on Lilian. He had waited until they were alone to speak.
Celeste lowered her eyes, her voice calm but laced with deep sorrow. "Saturday is my mother's birthday."
Matthias fell silent. Of course. The Shaw and the Locket families were the reason her mother had spent years confined to a nursing home, trapped in a fog of emotional repression and fading health. No wonder Celeste had shown such emotion when facing Lilian and Wynn.
After a long pause, he asked gently, "What are your thoughts on the Shaw and the Locket families?"
Celeste's hand curled into a fist, her knuckles white. "I don't want to let them off easily. But—" She stopped. The bitter truth was that Trevor was protecting them now. Even though Yoda Vision had grown strong in recent years, going after them would be incredibly difficult.
Matthias understood without her needing to say more. He offered quietly, "Karma has its way. I believe the chance will come eventually. Don't lose hope."
Celeste nodded, humming in quiet agreement.
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Saturday arrived, and after Celeste and Ivan had personally baked a birthday cake, they drove to the nursing home. The last time they had visited, Isabelle had seemed fragile, but now... she looked even thinner, more hollow. The birthday celebration was a bittersweet affair. Isabelle seemed completely detached, oblivious to the laughter and heartfelt blessings swirling around her, even though she was the center of attention. Watching the staff cheerfully celebrate her birthday, Celeste and Betty felt like a knife was twisting in their hearts.
Then the director of the nursing home approached, her expression softening with sympathy. After a moment's hesitation, she spoke, "This morning, we ran a health check on Isabelle and found significant deterioration. Multiple organs are showing signs of failure—"
Everyone's faces went pale. "W-What? How could this be?"
The director explained gently, "She's been emotionally repressed for years, with little to no appetite. Over time, it's severely impacted her health. Her immune system has weakened considerably. So..."
"Then—what now—?"
"We'll need to run further tests to confirm the full picture, but... if the deterioration continues like this, I'm afraid—" Everyone understood what she meant.
Betty staggered, nearly fainting.
After returning home from the nursing home, she locked herself in her room, dazed and despondent. But no matter how heavy or painful life felt, it had to go on. It was getting late. Though none of them had an appetite, they still had to eat. Celeste took her phone, got in the car, and drove to the nearby supermarket.
She picked out a few groceries in a daze. While checking out, someone called her from behind. "Celeste."
She turned her head and saw that it was Janet. Celeste gave her a faint nod in acknowledgment. Janet smiled at first, but paused when she noticed Celeste didn't look well. "Is everything okay?"
Celeste shook her head, not wanting to talk. After paying, she picked up her grocery bags and was about to leave when Janet said hesitatingly, "Um... Mr. Fleming is at the Locket residence right now. Having dinner with the family..." She was referring to Trevor dining with Wynn's family.
Celeste's expression didn't change, but her grip on the grocery bags tightened slightly. She simply gave a quiet hum and turned to leave without saying another word.
That night, the Rodriguez residence was heavy with gloom. Later, Celeste locked herself in her room to read. It wasn't until nearly 11:00 pm that she looked up from her book. Picking up her phone, she realized at some point it had run out of power. After plugging it in, she went to take a shower.
When she came out and checked her phone again, she saw several missed calls. One of them was from Jason. She paused briefly, then called him back.
Jason picked up quickly. "Ms. Rodriguez, I just got a call from Mr. Fleming's lawyer. They've completed all the paperwork regarding the assets. You can officially begin the divorce process now."
The words hung in the air, final and cold.
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
Oh, this chapter was a punch to the gut. The contrast between Celeste's hidden pain and the cheerful symposium, the heartbreaking birthday scene with her fading mother, and then the final blow — the divorce papers ready to be signed. It's a chapter filled with quiet suffering, but also a glimmer of hope that karma will eventually have its way. I felt every ounce of Celeste's exhaustion and sorrow. This story never lets up.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
With the divorce process now officially underway, I predict that Trevor will face the full consequences of his choices. But more urgently, Isabelle's deteriorating health may push Celeste to make a drastic decision — perhaps seeking revenge against the Shaw and Locket families before it's too late. And Wynn? She'll likely celebrate her victory prematurely, not knowing that the storm is just beginning.
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