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.)

the most and that every child

reassurance had put

Celeste noticed Jordyn hadn’t answered her call, she grew concerned and decided

concern, “Jo’s fine. She’s on a

“No need,” Celeste interjected.

could deduce that Jordyn was chatting with Wynn and Trevor, who were likely having lunch

ending the call, Celeste sent Jordyn a message instead to ask how her day at school was, whether she’d made any new friends, and what she had for

to listen to the teacher and

Celeste finally received

“Got it, Mom.”

a full day with Naomi, Celeste realized the latter was outgoing, sociable, anch quite capable

about to head home, Nagini approached her and offered to take her out

to be so formal, Ms.

her

Queenie Scott, her

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almost thought she had read the caller ID

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