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.)

children the most and that every child held a unique and irreplaceable place

reassurance had put Jordyn at

hadn’t answered her call, she grew concerned

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

“No need,” Celeste interjected.

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

ask how her day at school was, whether she’d made any new

also reminded her to listen to the teacher and

Celeste finally received

“Got it, Mom.”

with Naomi, Celeste realized the latter was outgoing, sociable, anch quite capable at

head home, Nagini approached her and offered

part of my jobs. No need to be so formal, Ms. Sanders.”

to persuade her further, but Celeste’s

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thought she had read the caller ID