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!”

days had been good since Charlene hadn’t called. To avoid talking to Charlene, Jasmine had been leaving the house early and deliberately placing her phone far away or turning it off

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

at her and not call. With that thought, Jasmine suddenly missed Charlene. It was the first time in days she had

do everything to keep them apart, just like before.

was the middle

call woke Charlene.

about to answer, Jasmine hung up

Charlene had given up her custody rights to Jasmine in the divorce agreement with Thorne, Jasmine was still her daughter, and she felt a

Charlene quickly called back. Jasmine saw the call but turned her

she decided to call the house landline instead.

night and woke up late today. I saw her

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

After explaining what had happened, Jasmine lied, saying she had accidentally dialed the number while brushing

went back downstairs