Divorce Time

Chapter 27

Thinking of the drag race and the cool Vesta, Jasmine couldn’t help feeling excited again.

After changing her clothes, she checked her phone and immediately frowned.

Usually, Vesta replied to her messages promptly, but today, after she had finished getting ready, there was still no response.

Is Ms. Hawkins upset with me?‘ Worried, Jasmine quickly sent a message to Vesta.

[Ms. Hawkins, what’s wrong? Are you mad at me?]

[Ms. Hawkins, I hate it when my mom drives me to school. I prefer to go with you. Please, don’t be mad, okay?]

Time passed, but Vesta didn’t reply.

Having packed everything, Charlene came looking for her. “Minnie? Are you ready? It’s time for breakfast.”

about not receiving Vesta’s reply

Mom, can you stop nagging? It’s

backpack and

Jasmine’s unusual outfit, Charlene followed silently. She realized Jasmine’s taste in clothes had changed since she started

skateboarding, had influenced her. Vesta was a star both in the classroom and in sports, excelling at things

Charlene bought clothes

never objected, understanding it was Jasmine’s choice. These years, she However, Jasmine barely glanced at them, preferring

outfit, Charlene guessed the situation but chose not to question it. Pretending not to notice, she continued downstairs as if nothing was amiss.

and the others were still asleep when they reached the kitchen, but Irma was awake.

up early today,”

responded with a smile, “Good morning,

in a sour mood, Jasmine mumbled, “Morning, Great–Grandma.”

Overhearing Charlene waking Jasmine earlier, the housekeeper suggested, “Maybe she’s grumpy because she got woken up early.” Hearing

remained unchanged as she replied, “Thorne had to go out