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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

she turned back and added, “Mom, don’t forget

nodded with a smile. “I

then did Jordyn enter

Jordyn confidently introduced herself to the class and then quietly

left the school and headed to Fleming

Zeke waiting at her

Zeke said. “She’ll be taking over your

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

greeting “Ms. Rodriguez, it’s a pleasure to meet you,

hand politely. “The pleasure’s

this June with my master’s degree. Ms. Rodriguez,

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

well have unique strengths that made her suitable for

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the team leader despite her

this thought, Celeste

a meeting shortly. Let’s focus on

coquettishly. “Oh, of course! Sorry for getting sidetracked. Let’s

closer and asked in a low voice, “I’ve heard Mr. Fleming is incredibly handsome. Is that

honestly,

Mr.