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.)

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

put Jordyn at

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

Celeste’s concern, “Jo’s fine. She’s on a video call with her dad and a woman. If

“No need,” Celeste interjected.

deduce that Jordyn was chatting with Wynn and Trevor, who were likely having lunch together. She spoke softly. “It’s alright. Let them

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

the teacher and nap when it was

Celeste finally received a voice message

“Got it, Mom.”

Celeste realized the latter was

6:00 pm, as Celeste was about to head home, Nagini approached her and

need to be so formal, Ms. Sanders.” Celeste replied

her further, but Celeste’s

was from Queenie

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thought she had read