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.”

That’s incredibly kind of

and I have wanted

smiled. “It was nothing, really, Mrs. Sullivan.

exchanging pleasantries, Mrs. Sullivan

while exploring the latest algorithm mechanisms of an Al project

a notification about the centenary celebration of Starlight University

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

online, with several

the country, attracting attention with every move,

trembling slightly, as she saw several familiar faces

right after her undergraduate studies, she wondered if

laptop, Charlene hesitated before driving

the afternoon, many VIP guests had left, but

structure of the science building when a familiar voice called out to her. “Charlene?”

Charlene a cup of coffee. “How have you been?” Holding her teacup, Charlene smiled faintly, “Pretty good, just… getting a divorce.”

shocked. “I’m sorry to hear

“It’s okay.”