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!”

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, Jasmine had been leaving the house early and deliberately placing her phone far away or turning it off when she got home from school.

thought Charlene knew

call. With that thought, Jasmine suddenly missed Charlene. It was the first time in days she had felt this way. She

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

the middle of the

woke

about to answer, Jasmine hung up in anger.

in the divorce agreement with

abruptly hung up, Charlene quickly called back. Jasmine saw the call but

she decided to call

be fine. She went to bed late last night and woke up late today. I saw her just now, still half asleep. Let me check on her, and I’ll call you

“Thank you. That would be

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

the wiser, Latonia went back downstairs