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

could do after you saved our Sally from that crazy dog the other day. My husband and I

was nothing, really, Mrs. Sullivan. You’re

exchanging pleasantries, Mrs.

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

the centenary celebration

paused, checking the date, and realized it was Starlight University’s anniversary.

hashtag #StarlightUniversityCentenary was trending online, with several

just because it’s the top university in the country, attracting attention with every move, but also because this was the first centenary celebration,

trembling slightly, as she saw several familiar faces from her

Had she not married right after her undergraduate

Charlene hesitated before driving to Starlight University.

many VIP guests had left, but the campus was

campus, Charlene found herself beneath the familiar structure of the science building when a familiar

outside Starlight University, Stewart Ferguson poured Charlene a cup of coffee.

was shocked. “I’m sorry to

“It’s okay.”