The Breaking Point of Love

Chapter 16

Jordyn wasn’t embarrassed or timid about having pushed or insulted Sylvia publicly earlier, and she didn’t care what other kids thought of her.

Yet as Celeste prepared to leave, she found herself reluctant to let go. “Mom…”

“Yes?” Celeste hugged her back, her voice warm. “What is it?”

“I want to

Jordyn suddenly remembered how long it had been since she last had one of Celeste’s home–cooked meals. The thought made her feel a pang of longing.

But before the words left her mouth, she recalled she had plans to watch Wynn’s competition that evening. Her eyes flickered with hesitation, and she let go of Celeste.

“It’s nothing.”

Celeste’s cooking, could wait as she could enjoy it anytime. Watching Wynn’s competition, on the other hand, a rare opportunity.

Without much deliberation, Jordyn made her choice.

“Alright, then. Hurry inside and don’t keep your teacher waiting.”

“Okay.”

was

finally released her hold, but before stepping into the classroom, she turned back and added, “Mom,

with a

did Jordyn enter

moment and watched as Jordyn confidently introduced herself to the class

after waving goodbye, Celeste left the school and headed to

office, Celeste found Zeke waiting at her desk

is Naomi,” Zeke said. “She’ll be taking

designer brands from head to toe. She gave

carried a hint of scrutiny, she masked it with a bright smile and extended her hand in greeting “Ms. Rodriguez, it’s a pleasure to meet

hand politely. “The pleasure’s

Trellis College this June with my

an eyebrow at the mention of Naomi’s recent graduation. It suggested she might not have much work experience.

that made her suitable for the role. After all,

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leader despite her colleagues‘ higher academic

thought, Celeste cut

a meeting shortly. Let’s

laughed coquettishly. “Oh, of course! Sorry for getting sidetracked. Let’s discuss

closer and asked in a low voice, “I’ve heard Mr. Fleming is

answered honestly,