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,

Charlene replied briefly. “I’m going upstairs to handle a

Jasmine said, “Okay.”

computer to start working on the files

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

Occasionally, when she had free time, she’d even design a few programs, sharing some basics with Jasmine when she came over, though Jasmine was only three or four and often fell asleep

Jasmine looked on, Charlene didn’t mind her and kept working.

realized this work seemed

+

watched for a bit before heading to

down her computer. Checking the time, she realized

the master bedroom, and Thorne hadn’t shown any reaction. Maybe her bunking in

Charlene didn’t wake

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

Jasmine quietly got up and left the room.

she yawned, “Morning,

with a simple “Hmm.”

“Mommy’s still asleep.”

“Hmm.”