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.

was not the biological daughter of Tyrone's first wife but rather the

visited the kindergarten to inquire about the situation was, in fact, Jennie's biological mother, who also happened to be a

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

into the office excitedly. But when she saw Keilani, she was stunned and stopped. Disappointment flashed across her face. Pouting,

sensing the shift in

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

aren't 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

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

Jennie had long embraced Sabrina in her mother's role. Even 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 deceiving

for you to accept me right now, but you must know that my love for you is genuine. A 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

was now Jennie's. supposedly biological mother and