The Scent of 16

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Chapter 16

Jordyn wasn’t embarrassed or timid about having pushed or insulted Sylvia publicly earlier, and she didn’t care what other kids thought of her.

Yet as Celeste prepared to leave, she found herself reluctant to let go. “Mom…”

“Yes?” Celeste hugged her back, her voice warm. “What is it?”

“I want to

Jordyn suddenly remembered how long it had been since she last had one of Celeste’s home–cooked meals. The thought made her feel a pang of longing.

But before the words left her mouth, she recalled she had plans to watch Wynn’s competition that evening. Her eyes flickered with hesitation, and she let go of Celeste.

“It’s nothing.”

Celeste’s cooking, could wait as she could enjoy it anytime. Watching Wynn’s competition, on the other hand, a rare opportunity.

Without much deliberation, Jordyn made her choice.

“Alright, then. Hurry inside and don’t keep your teacher waiting.”

“Okay.”

was

her hold, but before stepping into the classroom, she turned

a smile. “I

Jordyn

watched as Jordyn confidently introduced herself to the class and then quietly

the school and headed to

office, Celeste found Zeke waiting at her desk with someone else in

is Naomi,” Zeke said. “She’ll be taking over your

brands from head to toe. She gave Celeste a once- over,

masked it with a bright smile and extended her hand in greeting “Ms. Rodriguez, it’s a pleasure to meet you, I’m Naomi, and I’ll be learning from

hand politely. “The pleasure’s

continued, “I just graduated from Trellis College this June with my master’s degree. Ms. Rodriguez, where did you study? Were you

recent graduation. It suggested she might not have much work experience. Still, Celeste didn’t jump

strengths that made her suitable for the role. After all, Celeste

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leader despite

this thought, Celeste cut her off

shortly. Let’s

Sorry for

on their way to the meeting, Naomi leaned closer and asked in a low voice, “I’ve heard Mr.

honestly,

to meet him! But Mr. Jackson mentioned he wouldn’t be coming to the office today…

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