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 Charlene, Jasmine had been leaving the house early and deliberately placing her phone far away or turning it off

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 done something wrong, Charlene would have

that thought, Jasmine suddenly missed Charlene. It was the first time in days 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

it was the middle of the

call woke

to answer, Jasmine hung up

to Jasmine in the divorce agreement with Thorne, Jasmine was still her daughter, and she felt a responsibility toward

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

to

to bed late last night and

hearing Latonia’s words. “Thank you. That

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

back downstairs to call