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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

the classroom, she turned back and

nodded with a smile. “I

did Jordyn enter the

stood for a moment and watched as Jordyn confidently introduced herself to the class

goodbye, Celeste left the school and headed

at her desk with someone else in

Naomi,” Zeke said. “She’ll

and dressed in designer brands from head to toe. She gave Celeste a once- over, noting her

and extended her hand in greeting “Ms. Rodriguez, it’s

shook her hand

my master’s degree. Ms. Rodriguez, where did you study?

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

could very well have unique strengths that made her suitable for the

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leader despite her

Celeste cut her off

meeting shortly. Let’s focus on work for

coquettishly. “Oh, of course! Sorry

their way to the meeting, Naomi leaned closer and asked in a low voice, “I’ve heard Mr. Fleming is incredibly handsome. Is that

honestly,

But Mr. Jackson mentioned he wouldn’t be coming to