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Celeste paused and asked her, “When do you want to go?”

“Um…” Jordyn hesitated.

Celeste knew she was waiting for a time when Wynn and Trevor weren’t available so she could ask her instead. But she had no way of knowing when they’d be busy, which was why she was hesitating.

Celeste withdrew her gaze and said, “It’s okay. Just tell me when you want to go, and if I’m free, I’ll take you.”

Jordyn beamed. “Okay!”

Celeste was busy with work for the rest of the week.

On Friday evening, she finished work early. Just as she got home and was about to make something to eat, her phone rang–it was Jordyn calling. She hesitated for a moment before answering.

“Mom, I’m free on Saturday! Let’s go skiing!”

Celeste had promised that Jordyn could let her know when she wanted to go skiing. But she didn’t plan on taking

her tomorrow.

Her schedule for the day was essentially half a social obligation, and she didn’t want to be distracted by taking

care of her.

she said, “I’m not

want to

you still want to

trying to act cute

next week, just let me know. And remember to

Jordyn didn’t call back.

her, she was probably mad. But she

asking if

Celeste declined.

the ski resort. By the time she arrived, Beck and

happily let go of Beck’s hand and

into her

said, “You’ve grown a little taller, and your cheeks are a bit rounder.

nodded excitedly. “Mm! Ive been eating lots

Just as she was about to speak, Shanice suddenly pulled a crystal keychain out of her pocket. “Ms.

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was a miniature pink cat–shaped bag with a tiny

Jordyn had attached to her backpack zipper