Divorce Time

Chapter 65

Chapter 65

The next day, Charlene woke up to a sunny morning, grabbed a breakfast of toast and scrambled eggs, and headed to work as usual.

At lunch, she was halfway through her sandwich when her phone rang. It was Jasmine, calling for the first time since she had snuck away from Sapphire Springs Resort.

Charlene answered, “Hey, sweetie.”

“Hi, Mommy.” Jasmine’s voice came through, light and a bit cautious.

“Eaten yet?”

“Just did!”

Jasmine received Vesta’s call that morning at Sapphire Springs Resort. Vesta said Thorne had taken her out for fun and asked if she wanted to join. Without a second thought and without letting Charlene know, she dashed off.

home the night before. This morning, back at school

about her meal made it sound like she wasn’t mad about her sneaky exit, which made Jasmine feel relieved. She knew

– fewer daily calls

didn’t ask about the past two days. She wasn’t

about Jasmine’s school life, Charlene hung up and returned to her desk when Stewart approached. “The Future Tech Expo

Charlene

nightmare. Amidst the

a familiar figure crossed the street toward

voice was

her situation. She had informed Stewart, who suggested waiting for a company–arranged pickup, but Granger

five minutes later, sitting

muttered, to which

Charlene a reprieve from the awkward silence. Eventually, they arrived at the expo, and Charlene

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