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!”

remembered Charlene. These past few days had been good since Charlene hadn’t called. To avoid talking to

worried about Charlene getting mad, she stopped doing that. To her surprise, Charlene didn’t call in the following days. At first, Jasmine thought Charlene

suddenly missed Charlene. It was the first time in days she had felt this way.

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 she

home, it was the middle of the

call woke Charlene.

about to answer, Jasmine hung up

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

quickly called back. Jasmine saw the

worry grew, so she decided to call

out, Latonía reassured her, “Miss Minnie should 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 back.”

words. “Thank

checked on Jasmine, she was getting ready for the day. After explaining what had happened, Jasmine lied,

Latonia went back downstairs to call Charlene.