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

our Sally from that crazy dog the other day. My husband and

was nothing, really,

exchanging pleasantries, Mrs. Sullivan left.

to eat breakfast while exploring the latest algorithm mechanisms of an Al project she had been studying.

notification about the centenary celebration of Starlight University popped up

checking the date, and realized

#StarlightUniversityCentenary was trending online,

wasn’t just because it’s the top university in the country, attracting attention with every

posts, her hand trembling slightly, as she saw several familiar faces

after her

laptop, Charlene hesitated before driving to Starlight

afternoon, many VIP guests had left, but

the science building when a familiar voice

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

“I’m sorry to

“It’s okay.”