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.

before waving goodbye

Thorne but saw Josh, who had brought someone

Fields.

was beautiful, dressed in designer brands from head

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. Please, I could

her hand. “No worries at all.”

from Starlight University this June. I just finished my master’s. And you? Where did

to take over my role.’ However,

unique skills. After all, many in the office don’t have a master’s degree, but Charlene became their team leader.

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

replied, “Look at me. I almost forgot about the real deal. Let’s talk business first.”

the meeting, Sunny couldn’t help but ask in a lowered voice, “Is it

Charlene confirmed, “Yeah.”

you say that makes me even more excited to meet him. Too bad Josh mentioned he won’t be in the

in. Given Thorne’s extensive personal ventures, it was a fact that he didn’t

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

teased, “Calling your boyfriend?”

my daughter.”