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

before stepping into the classroom, she turned back and added, “Mom, don’t

a

did Jordyn enter

introduced herself to the class and then quietly

goodbye, Celeste left the school and headed to Fleming Group for

office, Celeste found Zeke waiting at her

“She’ll be

head to toe. She gave Celeste a once- over, noting her polished and clean–cut

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

her hand politely. “The pleasure’s

“I just graduated from Trellis College this June with my master’s degree.

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

unique strengths that made her

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team leader despite her colleagues‘ higher

Celeste cut

shortly.

course! Sorry for getting sidetracked.

leaned closer and asked in a low voice, “I’ve heard

honestly, “He