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.”

elaborate, and

the bath, Charlene gently

as her hair was dry, Jasmine said she wanted

eyes glued to her smartphone, Charlene said, “You

was free the next day, she

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

to her without making

Vesta might take the news, thinking hard about the best

nagging, Jasmine pushed her phone and go to sleep

was quite disciplined about this.

door. “Mommy, can you please go? I’ll

left the room. Jasmine immediately locked the door

She knew Jasmine wasn’t guarding against anyone else but just her. She suspected Jasmine wanted to discuss something with Vesta.

back to her phone to message Vesta. [Ms. Hawkins…]

dwell on it much or care to probe deeper. She turned

her room.

the years, she had left quite a few personal items