Scars Of A Broken Bond by Calv Momose

In the kindergarten, during the break, the children frolicked together.

The principal strolled over and spotted Jennie. With a warm smile, she said, "Jennie, your mom is waiting for you in the office. Please come along with me."

Jennie's eyes sparkled with excitement. Her mind bubbled with questions. Was it possible that Sabrina had shown up? Had Tyrone managed to mend things with Sabrina? Did Sabrina harbor no resentment for her? Was Sabrina here to have a talk with her?

"Okay!" Jennie exclaimed, her voice carrying across the playground. Sliding down the slide, she raced to join the principal, willingly following her lead.

Once they reached the office door, the principal stopped and smiled at Jennie. "Your mom's inside. I won't go in with you. You two can have a good chat together."

Jennie gazed up at the principal. "Okay, thank you," she said politely.

"Don't mention it." The principal's heart melted when she looked into Jennie's big, adorable eyes. She had an overwhelming sense of fondness and gently patted Jennie's head, sighing inwardly.

that Jennie was not the biological daughter of Tyrone's first wife but rather the illegitimate daughter Tyrone had with another woman before his

the situation was, in fact, Jennie's

unexpected visit to the principal's office today and her wish to see Jennie took the principal by surprise. After getting confirmation from Jennie's father, the principal summoned Jennie to

stunned and stopped. Disappointment flashed across her face. Pouting, she asked,

see you!" Keilani responded, sensing the

wouldn't have bothered to please Jennie if it weren't for Tyrone. She smiled, trying to be patient. "I know I haven't been around for the past five years, but I promise I'll make it up to you from now

enough. Though they said Sabrina isn't my mother, she treats me very well. As my mother, you should treat me even better. It will take time for me to like

past, Jennie would have been excited to know her biological mother had visited her, glad by the revelation that she was not

though Sabrina wasn't biologically tied to her, the warmth Sabrina showered upon Jennie spoke volumes. Jennie's affections leaned heavily toward Sabrina, who treated

that

mother's love is distinct from those who have a hidden agenda. You're still young, unable to distinguish right from wrong. In this world, nobody showers kindness without a purpose. Only

comforted herself that she was now Jennie's. supposedly biological mother and