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

classroom, she

with a smile. “I

Jordyn enter

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

goodbye, Celeste left the school and headed to

the office, Celeste found Zeke waiting at her

“She’ll be taking over your

Sanders was strikingly beautiful and dressed in designer brands from head to toe.

in greeting “Ms. Rodriguez,

hand

my master’s degree. Ms. Rodriguez, where did you study? Were

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

strengths that made her

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the team leader despite her

Celeste cut her off

shortly. Let’s focus on

course! Sorry

way to the meeting, Naomi leaned closer and asked in a low voice,

honestly,