Divorce Time

Chapter 59

Chapter 59

After they walked away, Connie looked at Charlene with concern. “Charlene…”

Charlene shook her head, her voice soft but firm. “I’m fine.”

From the moment Henley divorced her mother, he ceased to be her father in her heart. It wasn’t just the divorce that hurt her but was the strain her relationship put on her uncle. And Thorne’s preference was like salt in the wound.

Thinking about how Thorne only had eyes for Vesta, how he could be so ruthless to Stewart and her uncle for Vesta’s sake, never sparing a thought for her feelings, it felt like a knife twisting in her heart. Bleeding, yet unseen.

“Charlene, here.” Connie hugged her, her heart aching for her friend.

Charlene managed a weak smile, saying nothing.

It was okay. Charlene had decided to move on. She just needed a bit of time. She could do it.

“Want to grab a drink?” Connie felt Charlene needed to unwind.

Charlene shook her head. “No, thanks.”

into her research. That was her sanctuary,

Connie didn’t push.

they headed for the parking lot, Charlene’s

had appeared on Charlene’s face faded as she answered after

came through. “Mommy, when are you coming

immediately answer, asking, “What’s

myself. Can’t you come

Thorne was

too quiet, and Jasmine missed

action figures. So, she called Charlene, hoping she would come

replied, her voice detached yet gentle. “Mom’s got some work. Maybe next

grant Jasmine’s wishes whenever she could. But she

sounded disappointed. “Okay then.”

to go. Call me

you need anything.”

Hanging up, Jasmine

in, finding her deflated

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