# Chapter 414: The Unexpected Delay
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 414 of "The Breaking Point of Love" — a chapter where timing, secrets, and waiting converge in the most tension-filled way.
So here's the thing, dear readers — Beck wasn’t the only one keeping tabs on the calendar. Yes, Matthias and Caleb knew, but so did Beck. And what did they all know? That Thursday was the day Celeste and Trevor were supposed to finally sign their divorce papers. The cooling-off period had ended, and the moment of truth had arrived.
But life, as always, had other plans.
Beck had been traveling for business, constantly on the move. But this time, he made a deliberate choice. He rushed back home at dawn on Thursday. Not for work. Not for rest. For *her*. For the possibility that today, Celeste would finally be free.
After catching a few restless hours of sleep, Beck’s impatience got the better of him. Around 10 a.m., he picked up the phone and called Miles. He tried to sound casual, just an old friend catching up. "I've been really busy lately, and it's been a while since I last had a meal with you and Trevor. Want to grab lunch together today?"
Miles, unsuspecting, replied warmly, "I'm free, but Trevor won't be able to make it. He went abroad on a business trip a few days ago and still hasn't returned."
Beck’s heart tightened. *A business trip?*
So that meant no divorce today. The plan he had quietly built in his mind — the hope that he could finally reach out to Celeste after the divorce was finalized — crumbled in an instant. He tried to probe further. "When will Trevor be back?"
Miles, completely oblivious to the weight of the question, shrugged it off. "No idea. You know how this time of year is — he's always swamped with business overseas. Who knows how long he'll be gone?"
Beck hung up, his eyes dropping to his phone screen, where Celeste’s contact info sat, untouched. He had thought today would be the day he could finally call her. But no. He had to wait. Again.
Meanwhile, Celeste was going about her own routine. Friday afternoon, while buried in work, her phone rang. It was Jordyn. The school year was officially over, and with Trevor away, the little girl wanted to come stay with her mother. But Celeste refused. She believed Trevor would return soon. But days passed. A week went by. No sign of him.
On Wednesday, Jordyn called again, her small voice trembling with loneliness. "Mom, Dad's been away on his trip for so long, and I don't like staying home all by myself."
Celeste’s grip on the phone tightened. After a long pause, she finally relented. "I'll be home after work. Go wait at your granny's place."
Jordyn’s spirits lifted instantly. She happily packed her things and headed to the Rodriguez residence.
That evening, as they sat down for dinner, Betty couldn’t help but ask the question burning in her mind. "Jordyn, do you know when your father is coming back?"
Jordyn, innocent and unaware of the complicated adult drama swirling around her, answered truthfully while eating. "Dad said it's still uncertain. But when I talked to him on the phone yesterday, he said he probably won't make it back in time for my birthday."
Betty’s brow furrowed. It had already been nearly a week since the cooling-off period ended. And Trevor still couldn’t confirm his return? Was he deliberately dragging this out? If he didn’t return soon, they would have to wait for yet *another* full cooling-off period just to get divorced.
Hearing this, Celeste’s face darkened. She too frowned, the weight of yet another delay pressing down on her heart.
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
This chapter is a masterclass in tension through *waiting*. Every character is caught in a web of timing — Beck waiting for Celeste, Celeste waiting for Trevor, Trevor seemingly absent, and Jordyn caught in the middle. The emotional stakes are high, and the author makes us feel every second of that agonizing pause. The dialogue is sharp, and the unspoken thoughts between characters speak louder than words.
⭐ **Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars**
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**Next Chapter Prediction:**
I predict we’ll finally see Trevor’s side of the story. Is he truly trapped by business overseas, or is he deliberately stalling? And more importantly, will Beck’s patience finally break, forcing him to reach out to Celeste directly — divorce papers or not? The next chapter could be the turning point that sets everything into motion.
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