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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

but before stepping into the classroom, she

a

did Jordyn enter the

introduced herself to the class and then quietly took her

waving goodbye, Celeste left the school and headed

office, Celeste found Zeke waiting at her desk with someone

“She’ll be

in designer brands from head to toe. She gave

her hand in greeting “Ms. Rodriguez, it’s a pleasure to meet you, I’m Naomi, and I’ll be learning from you for the next few

her hand politely. “The pleasure’s

from Trellis College this June with my master’s

at the mention of Naomi’s recent graduation. It suggested she might not have much work experience. Still, Celeste didn’t jump to

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

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the team leader despite

this thought, Celeste cut

a meeting shortly. Let’s focus on work

laughed coquettishly. “Oh, of course! Sorry for getting

Naomi leaned closer and asked in a low voice, “I’ve heard Mr. Fleming is incredibly

honestly, “He

beamed with excitement. “Now I’m even more eager to meet him! But Mr. Jackson mentioned