The Breaking Point of Love

The Scent of 15

Chapter 15

Sylvia looked sweet and adorable, and her outfit was perfectly suited to her age. Anyone would want to hug and shower her with affection.

It was out of place to be associating her with words like “ugly” or “disgusting“.

Sylvia had grown up surrounded by compliments, and this was the first time someone had ever said something so mean to her.

Sylvia burst into tears and chung tightly to Celeste.

Celeste immediately held her and said, “That’s not true, Sylvia. You’re not disgusting at all. You’re beautiful and so, so cute. Don’t you think so too?”

Sylvia’s sobs softened as her spirits lifted a little. Before she could respond, Jordyn’s reddening eyes filled with Indignation as she watched Celeste continue to hold Sylvia and praise her.

“I… I don’t like you anymore! I don’t want you to be my mom!” Jordyn shouted before running off.

Celeste quickly reached out and caught her.

Jordyn’s hurtful words had taken her by surprise. While Celeste was upset, she didn’t want to scold her in public and cause her further embarrassment.

kissed her forehead. “Alright,

her anger subside slightly at the kiss. But now, her frustration turned into a flood of tears, and she demanded petulantly, “Then… then you

It fin

finally dawned on Celeste why Jordyn was acting out–she

the moment

The realization amused Celeste.

to calm her. She carried both children

Jordyn shoved

While she adored Celeste, she didn’t harbor the same possessiveness Jordyn

spoke softly, “Jo, I know you’re very cool, but everyone has different tastes. You love being cool and stylish, but some people

the same as yours. We should respect everyone’s preferences.

some children might not grasp what she was saying, Jordyn certainly

knew she had been wrong to say that about Sylvia. But deep down, she couldn’t stand seeing Celeste holding

her lips,

and pulled out a handkerchief to wipe her tears. “It’s okay to

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Chapter 15

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