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."

him. He'd be

her lips together. "No." Keilani stared at Jennie

frustrated. Jennie was

meal, Keilani drove Jennie back

over, Jennie settled into

the kids gathered

asking, "Jennie, was that your mom who picked you up

Exclaimed a boy from the back. "My dad says

the niece of the city leader, Keilani drew the eyes of many. They sought her company, eager to forge a connection with the leader through her. Keilani's actions in recent days were observed by some, and it wasn't long before word of what had happened

Jennie an

"What do you mean?"

dad had married. Kids born this way

Jennie was rendered speechless.