Divorce Time

Chapter 30

She would never shy away from a challenge or care much about what the other kids thought of her.

Suddenly, she found it hard to let go of Charlene, clinging to her without wanting to release her grip. “Mommy…”

“Yeah?” Charlene embraced her back. “What’s up?”

“I was thinking…”

It had been a while since she last enjoyed a meal cooked by Charlene, and she missed it. Just as she was about to express her thoughts, she remembered her plans to attend Vesta’s game that evening.

Her eyes flickered with hesitation before she let go of Charlene. “It’s nothing.”

A meal prepared by her mom could wait. There would always be another time. However, Vesta’s games were not as frequent. Without much hesitation, she chose to go to Vesta’s game.

“Okay, then you better head in. Don’t keep your teacher waiting.”

“Okay.” Jasmine finally let go, but before she entered the classroom, she couldn’t help but look back. “Call me during lunch, okay, mom?”

Charlene promised, “Of course.”

Feeling reassured, Jasmine confidently walked into her classroom.

stage and take her seat before waving goodbye and heading

saw Josh, who

Sunny Fields. She’ll take over your

in designer brands from head to toe.

held a hint of scrutiny, though she didn’t show it. Instead, she extended a warm hand and introduced, “Hi there, I’m Sunny. I’ll be shadowing you for the next few days.

“No worries

just finished my master’s. And you? Where did you graduate

graduated this year? So, Sunny probably doesn’t have much work experience to

in the office don’t have a

mind, Charlene softly interrupted Sunny, “Ms. Fields, we have a meeting coming up soon.

“Oops,” Sunny replied, “Look at me. I almost forgot about the

their way to the meeting, Sunny couldn’t help but ask in a lowered

Charlene confirmed, “Yeah.”

excited to meet him. Too bad Josh mentioned he won’t

ventures, it was a fact that he didn’t come

had dragged Charlene to the cafeteria. After getting their meals,

teased, “Calling your boyfriend?”

calling my daughter.”