Divorce Time

Chapter 24

They looked good together, but that was about as far as it went in terms of compatibility. If you considered other aspects, Charlene was eagues behind.

Still, seeing Irma’s happy face, Tiffany and Claudia didn’t burst her bubble, even if they didn’t quite agree.

They all stayed at the Henderson Mansion that night, just as Irma wished.

Around eight o’clock. Thome and Irma ducked into the study to talk business, while Jasmine grabbed Charlene’s hand, eager to take a bath before heading to bed.

Charlene went upstairs with her to help her bathe.

Sitting in the little tub, Jasmine looked at Charlene and tentatively asked, “Mommy, are you busy tomorrow morning?”

She would compromise and have her mom accompany her to school in the morning. But deep down, she hoped Vesta could be the one to go with her. So, it would be great if Charlene was busy tomorrow morning.

Charlene shook her head. “Not busy. Why?”

Hearing that, Jasmine pursed her lips in disappointment. “Nothing.”

and Charlene

bath, Charlene gently dried

as her hair was dry, Jasmine

Jasmine’s eyes glued to her smartphone, Charlene said, “You can

she had to talk to Vesta

it, but then it’s bedtime. You can’t stay up

break it to her

news, thinking hard about the best sad or disappointed.

Charlene’s nagging, Jasmine pushed her phone and

disciplined about

door. “Mommy, can you please go? I’ll turn off

Jasmine immediately locked the door behind

Jasmine wasn’t guarding against anyone else but just her. She suspected Jasmine wanted to discuss something with Vesta. And indeed, that was the case.

the door and ran back to her phone to message Vesta. [Ms. Hawkins…]

didn’t dwell on it much or care to probe

her room.

liked her and often invited her over for meals. Over the years, she had left quite a few personal items there. She