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

before stepping into the classroom, she turned

a smile.

then did Jordyn enter

a moment and watched as Jordyn confidently introduced herself to the class and then

the school and headed to Fleming Group for

at

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

strikingly beautiful and dressed in designer brands from head to toe. She gave Celeste a once- over, noting her polished and

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 you, I’m Naomi, and I’ll be learning from

her hand

Trellis College this June with my master’s degree. Ms. Rodriguez, where did you study?

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

strengths that made her suitable for the role.

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the team leader despite

Celeste

Sanders, we have a meeting shortly. Let’s

course! Sorry for getting sidetracked.

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

answered honestly, “He

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