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

hold, but before stepping into the classroom, she turned back and added,

a smile. “I

did Jordyn enter

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

waving goodbye, Celeste left the school

at her desk with someone else in

“She’ll

head to toe.

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

her hand politely.

College this June with my master’s degree. Ms. Rodriguez,

an eyebrow at the mention of Naomi’s recent graduation. It suggested she might not have much work experience. Still,

could very well have unique strengths that made her suitable for the role.

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leader despite her

this thought, Celeste cut

Sanders, we have a meeting shortly. Let’s focus on

Sorry for

and asked in a low

answered honestly, “He