Scars Of A Broken Bond

Keilani looked away and changed the topic. "I've brought you some snacks. I didn't know what you liked, so I got a mix. Here. Have some."

Jennie eagerly opened the bag, discovering crisps, sandwiches, cakes, and more. She bit her index finger and glanced at Keilani with a shy smile. "I like all these snacks. Thank you."

A smile played on Keilani's lips. "Glad to hear that. I'll get you some more later."

Keilani was confident she could quickly build a good relationship with Jennie if this went on. She just had to cater to Jennie's likeness. Initially, she feared Jennie might refuse the snacks and distance herself further.

Keilani assumed that one day, Jennie would come to accept her. That way, she would get closer to her goal of marrying Tyrone.

Jennie nodded appreciatively. When the bell rang, she said, "It's time for class. Time for me to go back. Bye."

"Bye."

Jennie returned to the classroom with the large bag of snacks. During the next break, she put the snacks on the table and said, "If anyone would like some, help yourself."

"Thank you. Where did you get these snacks?" inquired a curious classmate.

"A woman sent them. Let's enjoy the treats. Here, your favorite..."

Jennie grinned. Did Keilani believe she was that naive to be swayed by a small gesture such as offering her a few snacks? Keilani had underestimated her.

"Jennie, you're so generous. I'm starving."

The children shared the snacks with each other.

Two days later, Keilani revisited the kindergarten.

The kindergarten's lunch was filling. Following lunch, the children would typically have a nap.

Keilani arrived a few minutes before kindergarten finished at noon, wanting to take Jennie out for lunch.

Children, easily distracted, turned to see Keilani standing outside the classroom.

Jennie briefly looked out of the window and made eye contact with Keilani, who smiled at her. Despite Keilani's friendly gesture, Jennie's expression turned gloomy, and she turned away in irritation.

Shortly after, the bell chimed, prompting an immediate surge of activity among the children.

Keilani stood in the classroom doorway and waved at Jennie. "Jennie, I'm here to take you out for lunch," she said cheerfully.

Reluctantly, Jennie stood up and approached. "I don't want to go out with you!"

Keilani was taken aback. But she smiled and said, "Jennie, don't you want me to be better to you? You have to give me a chance."

"But Sabrina has never come to disturb me at school. If you keep coming, it'll cause me trouble."

Keilani felt helpless when Jennie mentioned Sabrina and conceded, "Okay, I won't come again. But don't refuse me this time, please."

Jennie unwillingly joined Keilani for lunch. At the restaurant, she ordered a variety of delicious dishes.

"Jennie, can you finish all this food?" Keilani asked, genuinely curious.

Jennie blinked at her, "If we can't finish it all, we can ask them to pack it up."

Jennie assumed Keilani wouldn't take the food, allowing her to share the food with her classmates.

"Alright," Keilani said, picking up a piece of meat on Jennie's plate. "What else do you like to eat, Jennie? I'll take you for more."

Jennie avoided the question and just mentioned some dishes, But Keilani persisted, "Do you know what your father likes to. eat?"