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.

home the night before. This morning, back at school and feeling guilty, Jasmine worried

hearing Charlene casually ask about her meal made it sound like she wasn’t mad about her sneaky exit, which made Jasmine feel relieved. She knew Charlene couldn’t stay mad at her!

calls and less

didn’t ask about the past two days. She

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 over together?”

Charlene

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

a familiar figure crossed the street toward

Granger’s voice was calm.

surprised to see him, Charlene briefly explained her situation. She had informed Stewart, who suggested

five minutes later, sitting awkwardly apart in the

which Granger replied,

reprieve from the awkward silence. Eventually, they arrived