Divorce Time

Chapter 57

Jasmine must have been having a blast with Vesta and the gang because she hadn’t called Charlene all weekend.

Monday came, and Charlene was back to her routine, clocking in at PrimeStar.

As she was about to call it a day, Connie rang her up and offered to treat her to dinner.

After they almost finished their meal, Charlene excused herself to use the restroom.

That was when she bumped into Granger. She tried to walk past him as if he wasn’t there, but Granger paused and turned to look at her.

Charlene noticed but chose to ignore him.

“When she came out of the bathroom, she found Granger right where they’d bumped into each other, like he’d been waiting for her.

“Here for dinner?” he asked, tilting his head toward her as if this encounter was more than just happenstance.

frosty. “Mr. Harden, do you always

before saying, “That’s not

know what he meant. With that, she left, and Granger did not attempt to

the restaurant, Connie mentioned wanting to buy her mother a birthday gift, so Charlene tagged along to a jewelry store. Connie was eyeing

from Charlene and Connie to attend to the newcomer. “Your custom jewelry

recognized her. “You here to snag

word. Henley’s face

and asked Connie, “Are you sure about this

knowing who Henley was but noting his distinguished yet gentle appearance, Connie nudged Charlene, whispering, “Who’s this

Charlene didn’t respond.

gaze fixed on Charlene. “Charlene, how have you

Charlene finally faced him, asking coldly, “What

was soft. “Charlene, must you speak to

icy. “And how should

made mistakes, but you’ve always been in my