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.

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

stuff,” Charlene replied briefly. “I’m going upstairs

Jasmine said, “Okay.”

start working on the files Stewart had

to disturb her. After playing alone and taking a bath, she

she had free time, she’d even design a few programs, sharing some basics

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

didn’t understand much but suddenly realized this work seemed familiar. Vesta had done something

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watched for a bit

computer. Checking the time,

master bedroom, and Thorne hadn’t shown any reaction. Maybe her bunking in Jasmine’s room and cutting back on their time together was

didn’t wake up to make breakfast.

her, she realized her mom had

still asleep, Jasmine quietly got up and left the room.

she yawned, “Morning, Dad.”

with a simple

“Mommy’s still asleep.”

“Hmm.”