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.

watched Jasmine confidently introduce herself on stage and take her seat before waving goodbye and

Thorne but saw Josh, who had brought someone to her desk.

is Sunny Fields. She’ll take over your

was beautiful, dressed in designer

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

“No

I just finished my master’s. And you? Where did you graduate from? You-” Charlene thought, ‘She

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

many in the office don’t have a master’s degree, but

in mind, Charlene softly interrupted Sunny, “Ms. Fields, we have a meeting coming up soon. Let’s stick to work–related topics for

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

but ask in a lowered voice, “Is it

Charlene confirmed, “Yeah.”

meet him. Too bad Josh mentioned he won’t

wouldn’t be in. Given Thorne’s extensive personal ventures, it was a

lunchtime, Sunny had dragged Charlene to the cafeteria. After getting their meals, Charlene took out her phone

“Calling your boyfriend?”

my