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

the bath, Charlene gently dried Jasmine’s hair.

her hair was dry, Jasmine said she wanted to go to

Charlene said, “You can “Okay, I know.”

she had to talk to Vesta about

it’s bedtime. You can’t stay

way to break it to her

how Vesta might take the news,

upset and even more so with Charlene’s nagging, Jasmine pushed her

disciplined

please go? I’ll turn

left the room. Jasmine

the lock click. She knew 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.

to her phone to message Vesta. [Ms.

of knowing what they talked about. She didn’t dwell on

her room.

Over the years, she had left quite a few personal items there. She found some pajamas and went to take a shower.