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.

seemed unlikely. Given Charlene’s feelings for Thome,

briefly. “I’m going upstairs to handle

Jasmine said, “Okay.”

up her computer to start working on

busy, Jasmine didn’t want to disturb her. After playing alone and taking a bath, she peeked in

few years. Occasionally, when she had free time, she’d even design a few programs, sharing some basics with Jasmine

looked on, Charlene didn’t mind her

didn’t understand much but suddenly realized this work

+

bit

working until she finished, then shut down her computer. Checking the time, she realized it

Thorne hadn’t shown any reaction. Maybe her bunking in Jasmine’s room and cutting back

following day, Charlene didn’t wake up to make breakfast.

Charlene asleep beside her, she realized her mom had stayed with her through the

got up

yawned,

a

“Mommy’s still asleep.”

“Hmm.”