Divorce Time

Chapter 7

Jasmine leaped out of bed, her voice filled with excitement. “Really?”

Yeah

“Then why didn’t Ms. Hawkins tell me about it?”

“It’s just been confirmed. I haven’t had the chance to tell her yet.”

Jasmine’s excitement was palpable. “Let’s not tell Ms. Hawkins yet, Dad. How about we surprise her when we get back home?”

“It sounds like a plan.”

“Dad, you’re the best! I love you to the moon and back!”

up the phone, Jasmine’s happiness didn’t fade. She kept dancing and singing on her bed, brimming with joy. Suddenly, she remembered Charlene. These past few days had been good since Charlene hadn’t called. To avoid talking to Charlene,

mad, she stopped doing that. To her surprise, Charlene didn’t call in the following days. At first, Jasmine thought Charlene knew she was avoiding her calls. But then, knowing her mom, if she had

Charlene would stay mad at her and not call. With that thought, Jasmine suddenly missed Charlene. It was the first time in days she had felt this way. She couldn’t resist

see Vesta back home, her mom would likely do everything to keep them apart, just like before. She couldn’t see Vesta whenever

home, it was the

call woke Charlene.

she was about to answer, Jasmine hung up in

custody rights to Jasmine in the divorce agreement with Thorne, Jasmine was still

something might be wrong after Jasmine abruptly hung up, Charlene quickly called back. Jasmine saw the

so she decided to call the house

reassured her, “Miss Minnie should be fine. She went to bed late last night and woke up late today. I saw

relieved hearing Latonia’s words. “Thank you. That

had happened, Jasmine lied, saying she had accidentally dialed the number while brushing her teeth.

back downstairs to call Charlene.