# Chapter 5: The First Step Toward a New Dawn
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 5 of "The Breaking Point of Love" – a chapter where the seeds of change are finally planted, and Celeste begins to reclaim the brilliant woman she once was.
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Years had passed since Matthias and Celeste last truly talked, but in those brief moments, Matthias saw it clearly: the confident, fiery Celeste he once knew had been replaced by a shadow of herself. He remembered the woman who had dazzled their mentor, the one who could take down any technical challenge with a smirk. Insecure? That word had never belonged to her. And yet, here she was, fragile and unsure, her marriage to Trevor having stripped away her light.
Matthias didn't know the full story behind her sorry state – though it was an open secret among those who cared – but he didn't pry. Instead, he offered the one thing she needed most: belief. "Falling behind for a time doesn't matter," he said, his voice warm and sincere. "Your ability and talent surpass that of most geniuses. As long as you're still passionate about this field, it's never too late to start again. Don't forget – you were our teacher's favorite student throughout his entire career."
Celeste smiled at the memory. "If he heard that, he'd probably scoff and say he didn't have much of a choice – he just settled on the least bad one." She thought of their wise but sharp-tongued mentor, and her smile faltered. "I saw on the news he also came back for the celebration. How has he been?"
"He's doing well," Matthias replied, "though he's often annoyed by us – his ever-disappointing students – popping up in front of him."
A wistful chuckle escaped Celeste. Her mind drifted back to the days she had spent toiling under her mentor, writing thesis papers, living and breathing artificial intelligence. It had been her passion since childhood, but for seven years she had buried that dream for Trevor's sake. For a love that had cost her everything.
"Come back, Cel," Matthias urged.
Celeste gripped her cup, took a deep breath, and nodded. "Alright."
It would take time to catch up after such a long absence. But she believed that with hard work, it wasn't too late. Matthias asked when she might return. "I still need to transition out of my current job. It might take a while," she explained.
"That's fine. There's no rush." As long as she was coming back, a little more time wouldn't matter.
They talked a while longer before Matthias checked his watch. "I'm meeting someone – a genius in algorithms who just returned to the country. Since we bumped into each other, why don't you come along?"
Celeste shook her head. "I don't know your team well. Maybe next time."
As Matthias left, Celeste found herself face to face with Teagan Fleming, Trevor's sister. She had seen Teagan in the news but hadn't expected to run into her here. She greeted her politely, but Teagan didn't respond. Instead, she frowned. "What are you doing here?"
"It's Trellis College's 100th anniversary. So I came to visit."
Teagan seemed to have forgotten that Celeste also graduated from Trellis. The attendees today were mostly honorary alumni – what was an unknown nobody like Celeste doing here? But as long as she didn't embarrass the Fleming family, Teagan couldn't be bothered. She got straight to the point: "Nicholas says he misses your cooking. I'll have someone send him over to you and Trevor later."
Nicholas, Teagan's rebellious son, was a year or two older than Jordyn. Teagan had rarely been involved in his life, and his rebelliousness only grew. When he discovered he liked Celeste's cooking, Teagan had frequently sent him over. But Nicholas, like the rest of the Fleming family aside from Martha, treated Celeste like a maid.
In the past, Celeste had endured this for Trevor's sake. She had cared for Nicholas without ever correcting his disrespect. But now, with the divorce on the horizon, she no longer felt the need to bend. "I'm sorry, Teagan. I'm not available tomorrow."
Teagan was taken aback. Celeste had always humbled herself to please the Fleming family. Surely she must have something important – otherwise, she wouldn't pass up the chance to curry favor. Still, it annoyed her. "What could possibly be so important? Trevor and Jordyn aren't even with you now."
Celeste smiled bitterly. For years, she had abandoned her own identity and centered her life around them. And this was how Teagan saw her – a woman with no purpose beyond serving them. But not anymore.
Just then, a group of people approached, drawn by Teagan's presence. When they noticed Celeste, they asked who she was. Teagan replied indifferently, "A friend." The word stung less than it once would have. The group quickly dismissed Celeste, refocusing on Teagan. In the past, Teagan's refusal to acknowledge her would have hurt deeply. But now, Celeste didn't care.
She picked up her bag and walked away.
That night, at almost midnight, Trevor's plane landed. Jordyn had fallen asleep before arrival. As Trevor carried her upstairs, he passed the master bedroom – the door was open, the room pitch black. After putting Jordyn to bed, he returned and turned on the light.
The bed was empty. Celeste wasn't there.
The butler, Peter Hawk, came upstairs with his luggage. Loosening his tie, Trevor asked, "Where is she?"
"Mrs. Fleming is on a business trip," Peter replied.
Half a month ago, when Celeste left with her suitcase, Peter hadn't been around. The other maids had assumed it was a work trip. Now, thinking about it, Peter realized it was unusual. Celeste rarely went on business trips, and when she did, they lasted only two or three days. This time, she had been gone for over two weeks.
"Alright," Trevor said indifferently, asking no further questions.
But in that empty room, a silent truth hung in the air – the woman who had once placed her entire world in his hands was no longer waiting.
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
This chapter is a turning point. I felt a surge of hope when Celeste said "Alright" to Matthias – that single word carried the weight of her entire journey. The scene with Teagan was painful yet liberating; watching Celeste finally stop caring about the Flemings' acknowledgment felt like watching a caged bird realize the door is open. And Trevor's indifferent response at the end? Chilling. He still has no idea what he's about to lose. This chapter beautifully sets the stage for her rebirth.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
I predict the next chapter will dive into Celeste's actual resignation process – likely facing pushback from her current job or even from the Flemings when they realize she's serious about leaving. Trevor, in his obliviousness, might start to notice her absence in small ways, but it won't be enough to shake him – yet. Meanwhile, Teagan's annoyance will probably escalate, and Nicholas may show up uninvited, forcing Celeste to draw a harder line. Most importantly, we might finally see Celeste reconnecting with her mentor or starting to brush up on AI research. The seeds are planted – now we wait for them to grow.
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