Divorce Time

Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Let’s hit the road.”

Their car swiftly departed the manor, making its way toward the airport.

Charlene was oblivious to Thorne’s return to their homeland. No one had informed her.

Half a month had elapsed since she had moved out of the manor. During this time, she gradually grew accustomed to and fond of the peaceful and leisurely life of living alone.

It was a lazy Saturday morning when she finally woke up. After getting up and freshening up, she drew the curtains to find the sunlight beaming outside.

She stretched lazily, watered her plants, and was just about to whip up a simple breakfast when the doorbell rang. It was her neighbor from across the hall, Mrs. Sullivan.

“Ms. Ross, hope I didn’t wake you?”

Charlene replied softly, “Not at all. I was already up.”

“That’s good to hear.” Mrs. Sullivan said warmly. “I’ve brought some freshly baked muffins and apple pies from this morning. I thought you might like to try them.”

That’s

day. My husband and I have wanted to thank you properly, but we’ve just been busy at work.

“It was nothing, really,

exchanging pleasantries, Mrs. Sullivan left.

eat breakfast while exploring the latest algorithm mechanisms of an Al project she had

centenary celebration of Starlight University popped up on her

date, and realized it was Starlight

hashtag #StarlightUniversityCentenary was trending online, with several posts about it.

with every move, but also because this was the first centenary celebration, drawing many distinguished

scrolled through the posts, her hand trembling slightly, as

disarray. Had she not married right after her undergraduate studies, she wondered if she might have been among the honored

Charlene hesitated before driving to Starlight

but the campus was still buzzing with

campus, Charlene found herself beneath the familiar structure of the science building when a familiar voice called out to her. “Charlene?”

Ferguson poured Charlene a cup of coffee. “How have you been?” Holding her teacup, Charlene

shocked. “I’m sorry to hear that.”

“It’s okay.”

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