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!”

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 had been

days. At first, Jasmine thought Charlene knew

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

when she did, 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 she could

the middle of the

woke

she was about to answer, Jasmine hung up in anger.

Jasmine in the divorce agreement with Thorne, Jasmine was still her daughter, and

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

so she decided to call the

late last night and woke up late today. I saw her just now, still half asleep. Let me check on her, and

Latonia’s words. “Thank you. That would be

After explaining what had happened, Jasmine

went back downstairs to