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

released her hold, but before stepping into the classroom, she

nodded with a

then did Jordyn enter

as Jordyn confidently introduced herself to the

Celeste left the school and headed to

waiting at her desk with someone else in

is Naomi,” Zeke said. “She’ll

and dressed in designer brands from head to

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 you for the next

hand politely. “The

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

suggested she might not have much work experience. Still, Celeste didn’t

well have unique strengths that made her suitable for the role. After all,

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despite

Celeste

meeting shortly. Let’s

course! Sorry for getting sidetracked. Let’s discuss

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

answered honestly, “He