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.

before. This morning, back at

her sneaky exit, which made Jasmine feel relieved. She knew Charlene couldn’t stay mad

calls and less prying into

the past two days. She wasn’t interested.

when Stewart approached. “The Future Tech Expo is tomorrow. Shall we

good,” Charlene agreed.

following 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 on

familiar figure crossed the street toward her.

trouble?” Granger’s voice was

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

their way five minutes later, sitting

which Granger replied, “No

the awkward silence. Eventually, they arrived at the expo, and Charlene thanked Granger before quickly heading inside.