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

stepping into the classroom, she turned back and

a

did Jordyn enter the

a moment and watched as Jordyn confidently introduced herself to

Celeste left the school

found Zeke waiting at her desk with someone

Naomi,” Zeke said. “She’ll

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

bright smile and extended her hand in greeting “Ms. Rodriguez, it’s a pleasure to

hand politely. “The

my

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

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

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leader despite her colleagues‘

Celeste cut her

meeting shortly. Let’s focus on work for

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

asked in

answered honestly,