Scars Of A Broken Bond by Calv Momose

Being gazed at by Jennie, Keilani explained, "I'd love for the three of us to have dinner together."

"My dad is a big fan of lamb!" Jennie responded with an eye

roll. "He loves it braised, steamed, roasted, and even in soup."

"Is that so?"

"Indeed," Jennie replied with a steady voice.

"Got it. I'm wondering if your dad's had his lunch yet. Jennie, why not give him a call and check on him?" Keilani offered.

Jennie frowned. How could Keilani give herself away this soon and easily? Such eagerness Keilani had shown!

Jennie slightly smiled and responded, "Nah. I don't want to disturb him. He might be busy with work right now."

disturb him. He'd be thrilled

"No." Keilani stared at Jennie with

quite frustrated. Jennie was

meal, Keilani drove Jennie

time was over, Jennie settled into

bell sounded, the kids gathered back

your mom who picked you up today? She looked different from the person I saw at the school gate last

from the back. "My dad says Jennie

the eyes of many. They sought her company, eager to forge a connection with the leader through her. Keilani's actions in recent days

Jennie an

"What do you mean?"

married. Kids born this way are

Jennie was rendered speechless.