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.

she replied, her tone frosty. “Mr. Harden, do you always assume I’m

hesitated before saying, “That’s

With that, she left, and Granger did not attempt to stop

jewelry store. Connie was eyeing a set of emerald necklaces

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

to her when he recognized her. “You here

him a cold look without a word.

and asked Connie, “Are

who Henley was but noting his distinguished yet gentle appearance, Connie nudged Charlene,

Charlene didn’t respond.

gaze fixed on Charlene. “Charlene, how have you

pursed, Charlene finally faced him, asking coldly, “What do you want?”

was soft. “Charlene, must you

icy. “And how should I

explained, “I know I’ve made mistakes, but you’ve always been in my