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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

before stepping into the classroom, she turned back and

with a smile.

Jordyn

and watched as Jordyn confidently introduced herself to

the school and headed to Fleming Group

Zeke waiting at her

said. “She’ll be

in designer brands from head to toe. She gave Celeste a

extended 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

hand politely. “The pleasure’s

from Trellis College this June with my master’s degree. Ms. Rodriguez, where did you

mention of Naomi’s recent graduation. It suggested she

her suitable for the role. After all, Celeste

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despite her

Celeste cut her off

Sanders, we have a meeting shortly. Let’s focus on work for

“Oh, of course! Sorry for getting

to the meeting, Naomi leaned closer and asked in a low

answered honestly, “He

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