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.

afternoon. However, they didn’t come home the night before. This morning, back at school and feeling guilty, Jasmine worried Charlene might be upset, so she

Charlene casually ask about her meal made it sound like she wasn’t mad about her sneaky exit, which

Jasmine noticed a shift in Charlene’s behavior – fewer daily calls

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

good,” Charlene

Charlene’s car broke down, causing a fender bender that escalated into a traffic nightmare. Amidst the honking

waited, a familiar figure crossed the

voice was calm.

Stewart, who suggested waiting

later, sitting awkwardly

to which Granger replied, “No

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