Divorce Time

Chapter 62

No way, Mommy. Can you come with me, please? Sapphire Springs Resort is so far. It will be boring if I go alone.”

Charlene paused.

Oh well.

“Alright.”

PrimeStar had been developing a new app, and after dinner, Stewart called to discuss some technical issues with her.

While Thorne and Jasmine chatted in the living room, Charlene stepped outside to take the call. It was half an hour later when Charlene finally wrapped up the conversation.

Jasmine looked up at her, unable to resist commenting, “Mommy, you’ve been getting a lot of calls lately, talking for hours every evening. You never used to do that.”

Overhearing that, Thorne looked up at her.

Hearing Jasmine mention it made the housekeeper realize it was true. Before, Charlene rarely spent so much time on the phone, let alone have such lengthy conversations.

Could Mrs. Henderson be having an affair? the housekeeper wondered.

that seemed unlikely. Given Charlene’s feelings for Thome, that just couldn’t be it.

briefly. “I’m going upstairs to handle a

Jasmine said, “Okay.”

to start working on

so busy, Jasmine didn’t want to disturb her. After playing alone and taking

a few programs,

on, Charlene didn’t mind her and kept

this work seemed familiar. Vesta had

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a bit before heading to bed.

finished, then shut down her computer. Checking the time, she realized it was already past 2 am

shown any reaction. Maybe her bunking in

day, Charlene didn’t wake up to make

her, she realized her mom had stayed

Jasmine quietly got

Thorne, she yawned,

responded with a simple “Hmm.”

“Mommy’s still asleep.”

“Hmm.”