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!”

the phone, Jasmine’s happiness didn’t fade. She kept dancing and singing 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

days. At first, Jasmine thought Charlene knew she was avoiding her calls. But then, knowing her mom,

suddenly missed Charlene. It was the first time in days she had felt this way. She couldn’t resist and dialed

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

the middle of the night.

woke Charlene.

to answer, Jasmine hung up in

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

might be wrong after Jasmine abruptly hung up, Charlene quickly called back. Jasmine saw the call but turned her face away, refusing to answer.

to call the

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

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,

Latonia went back