Divorce Time

Chapter 10

No one in the Henderson family cared much about Charlene except for Irma Henderson, Thorne’s grandmother.

kids often mimic what they see. Tiffany’s son was no exception. He enjoyed Charlene’s cooking but looked down on her from his heart, treating her more like a servant than a family member.

In the past, Charlene had gone out of her way for Thorne and never taken Tiffany’s child’s disrespect to heart. But then, as she and Thome were on the brink of divorce, Charlene refused to bend backward for him any longer.

“I’m sorry, Tiffany. I’m busy tomorrow,” Charlene stated when Tiffany asked for a favor.

Charlene was determined to focus on her career, putting her time into her work rather than worrying about Thorne or Tiffany after the divorce. It was time for her to stop wasting her time on them.

by the refusal. Charlene had always gone out of her way to please, especially with

busy. Otherwise, why would she pass up the opportunity to curry favor? Tiffany couldn’t

couldn’t help but smile bitterly. For years, she had lost herself in her role as wife and mother, revolving her entire world

a group approached,

looking for Tiffany. After giving Charlene a once–over, one asked, “Ms. Henderson,

her, Tiffany

But Tiffany’s dismissive tone shifted their attention

group left with Tiffany, Charlene, who might have been hurt by such treatment in the past, now felt

purse and

home from their flight. Jasmine fell asleep before they even got home. Thome carried her upstairs, noticing the master bedroom door ajar and the