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.

herself on stage and take her seat before waving goodbye and heading off to work at the

didn’t see Thorne but saw Josh, who had brought someone to her desk.

Fields.

in designer

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 use all

hand. “No worries at all.”

University this June. I just finished my master’s. And you? Where did you graduate from? You-” Charlene

work experience to take over my role.’ However, that was just a general

Sunny had her unique skills. After all, many in the office don’t have a

this in mind, Charlene softly interrupted Sunny, “Ms. Fields, we have a meeting coming up soon. Let’s stick

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

help but ask in a lowered voice, “Is it true that Mr. Henderson is

Charlene confirmed, “Yeah.”

that makes me even more excited to meet him. Too bad Josh

aware Thorne wouldn’t be in. Given Thorne’s extensive personal ventures, it was a fact that he didn’t come to the Henderson

had dragged Charlene to the cafeteria. After getting their meals, Charlene took out her phone to call Jasmine:

“Calling your boyfriend?”

calling my