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.

gone out of her way to please, especially with Thorne and his

be busy. Otherwise, why would she pass up the opportunity to curry favor? Tiffany couldn’t hide her displeasure. “Thorne and Minnie are not around. What could be so

she had lost herself in her role as wife and mother, revolving her entire world around Thorne and Jasmine. Tiffany’s words were harsh, but not without reason. But Charlene was ready

spoke, a group approached, calling out, “Ms. Henderson!”

once–over, one asked, “Ms. Henderson, and who might this be?”

her, Tiffany

significance. But Tiffany’s dismissive tone shifted their attention away from

Charlene, who might have been hurt by such treatment in the past, now felt indifferent. She picked up

purse and left.

Jasmine fell asleep before they even got home. Thome carried her upstairs, noticing