Divorce Time

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.”

happy. “Thanks. That’s incredibly kind of

other day. My husband and I have wanted to thank you properly,

smiled. “It was nothing, really, Mrs. Sullivan. You’re too

exchanging pleasantries, Mrs. Sullivan left.

the latest algorithm

the afternoon, a notification about the centenary celebration of Starlight University popped up on her

realized

hashtag #StarlightUniversityCentenary was trending online, with several

it’s the top university in the country, attracting attention with every move, but also

the posts, her hand trembling slightly, as she

emotions into disarray. Had she not married right after her undergraduate studies, she wondered if she might have been among the honored graduates invited to the celebration.

hesitated before driving to Starlight

had left, but the campus was still

of the science building when

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

sorry

“It’s okay.”