# Chapter 4: The Secret Return and the Unfinished Call
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 4 of "The Breaking Point of Love" — a chapter filled with hidden joys, silent worries, and the quiet cracks forming between hearts that were once so close.
Our chapter opens with pure, unfiltered joy. Jordyn leaps out of bed in excitement when her father Trevor tells her that they will finally return to the country. But there's a catch — Trevor says that even Wynn doesn't know yet that the plans are finalized. Jordyn, bubbling with mischievous delight, proposes a secret: they won't tell Wynn and will surprise her when they arrive. Trevor agrees, and Jordyn's happiness knows no bounds. She sings and dances on her bed, lost in sweet anticipation.
But as the excitement settles, Jordyn's thoughts drift to Celeste. For days, she has been actively avoiding her mother — leaving home early, turning off her phone, keeping it far away after school. And to her surprise, Celeste hasn't called at all. At first, Jordyn worried that Celeste had caught on to her avoidance, but then she reasoned differently. In her mind, Celeste always corrected her immediately when she did something wrong. If Celeste knew, she would have called and scolded her, not stayed silent. So perhaps Celeste didn't know. And because Celeste loved her most of all, Jordyn felt safe.
Then suddenly, a pang of longing struck. For the first time in days, she missed Celeste. She couldn't resist dialing her mother's number — but just as the call connected, a dark thought stopped her. When she returns to the country, she will finally meet Wynn. But Celeste, she knew, would try every possible way to prevent that. She wouldn't be able to see Wynn freely like she could now. The mood soured instantly.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, it was midnight. Celeste was fast asleep when the phone rang. Seeing Jordyn's name, she was about to answer — but the call abruptly disconnected. Worry flooded Celeste's heart. Even though the divorce agreement stated she would give up custody of Jordyn, she still felt a mother's responsibility. She immediately called back. Jordyn saw the incoming call, turned her head away, and refused to answer.
Now truly anxious, Celeste called the villa's landline. Hannah answered and reassured her that Jordyn was fine — she had gone to bed late and was still asleep. Hannah promised to check upstairs and call back. Relieved, Celeste thanked her.
When Hannah went upstairs, Jordyn was already brushing her teeth. Learning that Celeste was worried, Jordyn lowered her head and lied: "I accidentally hit the call button." Hannah believed her. Seeing Jordyn still brushing, she went back down to update Celeste that everything was fine.
Jordyn watched Hannah leave. She huffed, feeling a little better — but the tension remained.
Celeste, after hearing the news, felt relieved but couldn't fall back asleep. She was woken too abruptly, and the next morning at work, she looked exhausted.
Back at the villa, Trevor completely forgot about the envelope containing the divorce agreement after his call with Wynn. It remained untouched.
The day of their return arrived. Trevor packed the last document into his briefcase, ensured nothing was left behind, and headed downstairs. "All set. Let's go." The Lincoln stretch limousine departed from the villa and headed to the airport.
Celeste had no idea that Trevor and Jordyn had returned to the country. No one had told her.
Half a month had passed since she moved out of the villa. Slowly, she had grown used to — even fond of — the peace and leisure of living alone. It was the weekend. She woke up late, freshened up, opened the curtains to a sunny day, stretched lazily, and watered her plants. She was about to make a simple breakfast when the doorbell rang.
It was her neighbor, Tilda Emery, who lived across the hall. "Ms. Rodriguez, I hope I'm not intruding," Tilda said apologetically. Celeste replied warmly, "Not at all, I was already up." Tilda had brought fresh buns and pastries as a thank-you for saving her daughter Sylvia from a rabid dog the other day. Celeste humbly accepted, saying it was nothing.
Back inside, Celeste ate breakfast while studying the algorithm of an AI she had been researching.
Later, a news notification popped up on her phone: Trellis College's 100th-anniversary celebration. Celeste paused to check the date. It was indeed the centennial. She browsed trending hashtags about the event. The celebration was receiving massive attention — not only because Trellis College was the country's top educational institute, but also because it was its first centennial celebration. Many distinguished alumni had been invited back. Among the photos, Celeste saw several familiar faces. Her hand trembled. Memories of her college years flooded her mind. Her heart became unsettled.
If she hadn't gotten married right after graduating with her bachelor's degree, she might have been among those honored alumni invited back.
Celeste closed her laptop. After hesitating briefly, she drove to Trellis College. It was already late evening when she arrived. Most high-profile attendees had left, but the campus was still bustling. She wandered aimlessly until she found herself near the familiar lab building.
A familiar voice called out, "Cel?"
Twenty minutes later, at a cafe outside Trellis College, Matthias Yoder poured her a cup of coffee. "How have you been lately?" he asked.
Holding the cup, Celeste smiled faintly, her gaze lowered. "I'm doing well. It's just that... I'm currently preparing for a divorce."
Matthias hadn't expected that. He paused for a while. "I'm sorry to hear that."
"It's alright."
"What's next? Are you planning to return to the company?"
"I am, but..."
Matthias couldn't understand her hesitation. He said earnestly, "Cel, the company needs you. You're a part of it. I hope you'll come back to take charge."
"But I... I..." Celeste felt conflicted. It wasn't that she didn't want to return. The AI field had advanced rapidly, and she had been out of the industry for six years. Even if she went back now, she feared she wouldn't be able to keep up with the times — let alone lead the company and stand at the forefront of the industry as she once had.
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
This chapter masterfully weaves together the quiet threads of separation — Jordyn's secretive excitement, Celeste's growing loneliness, and the painful ironies of timing. The missed phone call and the unread divorce agreement are powerful symbols of the distance that's growing without anyone fully realizing it. The scene at Trellis College is particularly poignant, showing Celeste's wistful longing for the life she could have had. The emotional depth is beautifully layered. I give this chapter a solid ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars.**
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
Now that Trevor and Jordyn have returned to the country without telling Celeste, the next chapter will likely bring an explosive reunion — or confrontation. Wynn will probably meet Jordyn for the first time, and Celeste will soon discover everyone's secret. The question is: will Celeste find out about Trevor's forgotten divorce agreement? And how will she react when she learns that her daughter has been avoiding her and running toward someone else? The tension is building, and I predict a storm is coming.
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