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

into the classroom, she

a smile. “I

then did Jordyn

watched as Jordyn confidently introduced herself to the class and then quietly took

waving goodbye, Celeste left the school and headed

found Zeke waiting at her desk with someone else in

“She’ll

dressed in designer brands from head to toe. She gave Celeste a once- over, noting

bright smile and extended her hand in greeting “Ms. Rodriguez, it’s a pleasure to meet you, I’m Naomi,

shook her hand politely.

June with my master’s degree. Ms.

mention of Naomi’s recent graduation. It suggested she might not have much work experience. Still, Celeste didn’t jump to

her suitable

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despite her

this thought, Celeste cut her

we have a meeting shortly. Let’s focus on work

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

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

answered honestly, “He