The Breaking Point of Love

Trevor’s words cheered Jordyn up, and she eagerly rattled off a list of her favorite dishes while Trevor listened attentive

When she finished, Wynn complimented her outfit.

“Jo, your clothes look amazing today. They suit you so well

“Really?”

Wynn smiled. “Of course! How was school today? Did you get along with your classmates?”

The two chatted happily, while Trevor remained mostly silent as he calmly ate at a leisurely pace.

A passing waitress who was unaware of their dynamic saw the trio and mistakenly assumed they were a family. She glanced enviously at Wynn.

At that moment, Jordyn saw an incoming video call from Celeste.

It was the call she had requested that morning. However, she was in the middle of an animated conversation with Wynn and was reluctant to end the call.

Earlier that morning, seeing Celeste hug another child had opset her.)

had explained that parents always loved their children the most and that every

had put Jordyn

her call, she grew concerned and decided

and answered with a sinile after hearing Celeste’s concern, “Jo’s fine. She’s on a video call with her dad and a woman.

“No need,” Celeste interjected.

were likely having lunch together. She spoke softly. “It’s alright. Let them enjoy their

message instead to ask how her day at school was, whether she’d made any new friends, and what she

reminded her to listen to the teacher and nap when

ten minutes later, Celeste finally received a

“Got it, Mom.”

afternoon, after spending a full day with Naomi, Celeste realized the latter was outgoing, sociable,

head home, Nagini approached her and offered

so formal, Ms. Sanders.” Celeste replied with

to persuade her further, but Celeste’s

from Queenie Scott, her

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had read the caller