Divorce Time

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.

only returning to town late yesterday afternoon. However, they didn’t come home the night before. This morning, back at school and

about her meal made it sound like she wasn’t mad about her

behavior – fewer daily calls and less prying into her whereabouts. Jasmine appreciated the

the past two days. She wasn’t interested.

to her desk when Stewart approached. “The Future Tech Expo is tomorrow. Shall we meet up at the office to head

Charlene agreed.

morning, minutes after she left home, Charlene’s car broke down, causing a fender bender that escalated into a traffic nightmare. Amidst the honking and frustrations, Charlene apologized to the other drivers and called for roadside assistance, worried about making it to the expo

figure crossed the

Granger’s voice was calm.

explained her situation. She had informed Stewart, who suggested waiting for a

their way five minutes later, sitting awkwardly apart in the backseat.

which Granger replied,

most of the ride, offering Charlene a reprieve from the awkward silence. Eventually, they arrived at the