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.

the night before. This morning, back at school and feeling guilty, Jasmine worried Charlene might be upset, so

sound like she wasn’t mad about her sneaky exit, which made Jasmine feel

– fewer daily calls and less prying into her

about the past two days. She wasn’t

Jasmine’s school life, Charlene hung up and returned to her desk when Stewart approached. “The Future Tech Expo is tomorrow. Shall we meet up at the office to head

Charlene

broke down, causing a fender bender that escalated into a traffic nightmare. Amidst the honking and frustrations, Charlene apologized

she waited, a familiar figure

voice was

Stewart, who suggested waiting for a company–arranged

were on their way five minutes later, sitting awkwardly apart

which Granger replied, “No problem.”

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