In Jordyn’s world, there was no room for her, Trevor, and Wynn to coexist.

She had asked Celeste to go to her competition without the intention of inviting Wynn, which made it clear that she understood the reality of the situation.

On a day that mattered to her, Jordyn chose her. But Celeste didn’t feel much joy about that.

The competition was scheduled for next weekend.

Normally, Celeste was free on weekends. Besides, when a child participated in a competition, that was considered a big deal in any family. As a parent, it’d only be natural to prioritize the child.

In the past, Celeste would have done just that–put Jordyn first. Everything else would’ve had to take a backseat. But now…

It wasn’t like she didn’t notice the hope in Jordyn’s eyes. Even so, she replied vaguely, “I’ll see when the time. comes. If nothing urgent comes up, I’ll attend.”

In the past six months, Jordyn had made so many calls to Celeste and voiced so many wishes that she had already figured out a pattern.

Whenever Celeste used uncertain phrases like “when the time comes” or “if“, then it almost certainly meant she wasn’t going.

Hearing this, Jordyn’s nose started to sting, and her eyes turned red. She let go of Celeste’s hand, sniffled softly, and just said “Okay,” without another word.

Celeste noticed all of it. She wasn’t completely unaffected of course not. But even so, she didn’t plan to change her mind.

She reached out, intending to ruffle Jordyn’s hair before leaving. But the moment her hand moved closer, Jordyn turned her head away with a pout.

didn’t try to comfort her. She simply turned

say anything to persuade her.

farther away, and realized Celeste had really left- without even trying to coax her–she

arms around Trevor’s

coach was

her age. She was lively and had her own opinions. Over

this was the first time he’d ever

Celeste had agreed to every one of Jordyn’s requests, speaking to her

even knowing how hurt and disappointed the child was, Celeste could still

if she didn’t want her daughter anymore. That kind of heartlessness really

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already gotten angry and confronted the ex–wife for

no argument, nothing. He just quietly watched Celeste walk away.

his neck

and cried even harder.

chuckled, “Of

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