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.)

most and that every child held a unique and irreplaceable

had put

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

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

“No need,” Celeste interjected.

who were likely having lunch together. She spoke softly. “It’s alright.

sent Jordyn a message instead to ask how her day at

to the teacher and nap

Celeste finally received a

“Got it, Mom.”

realized the latter was outgoing, sociable, anch quite capable at

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

need to be so formal, Ms. Sanders.”

persuade her further, but Celeste’s

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almost thought she had read

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