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

reassurance had put

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

sinile after hearing Celeste’s concern, “Jo’s fine. She’s on

“No need,” Celeste interjected.

chatting with Wynn and Trevor, who were likely having lunch together. She

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

also reminded her to listen to the teacher and nap

minutes later, Celeste finally received a voice message

“Got it, Mom.”

spending a full day with Naomi, Celeste realized the latter was

approached her and offered to take

No need to be so formal, Ms. Sanders.” Celeste replied with

persuade her further, but Celeste’s

Queenie Scott,

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had read the caller