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!”

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

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

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

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 could here. The realization dampened

home, it was the middle of the

call woke Charlene.

about to answer, Jasmine hung up in anger.

to Jasmine in the divorce agreement with Thorne, Jasmine

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

so she decided to call the house landline

last night and woke up

relieved hearing Latonia’s words. “Thank you. That would be great.”

on Jasmine, she was getting ready for the day. After explaining what had happened, Jasmine lied, saying she had accidentally dialed the number

the wiser, Latonia went back downstairs