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.)

teacher had explained that parents always loved their children the most and that every child held a

reassurance had put

answered her call, she

concern, “Jo’s fine. She’s on a video call with her dad and a woman. If you’d like, I can go let Jo

“No need,” Celeste interjected.

that Jordyn was chatting with Wynn and Trevor, who were likely having lunch together. She spoke

ending the call, Celeste sent Jordyn a message instead to ask how her day at school was, whether

reminded her to listen to the teacher and nap

minutes later, Celeste finally

“Got it, Mom.”

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

head home, Nagini approached her and offered to take her

to be so formal, Ms. Sanders.”

persuade her further, but Celeste’s

was from Queenie Scott, her

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thought she had read the