Divorce Time

Chapter 123

Charlene subtly touched her nose and then, as if nothing had happened, dropped her hand and took a small step back, increasing the space between them.

Thorne seemed oblivious to her actions and, after opening the invitation, casually commented, “Her 70th birthday bash?”

Charlene simply nodded. She didn’t ask him if he was free like before, nor did she plead for him to make some time to attend. She just said, “Could you let my folks know for me?”

It was unclear if Thorne had noticed her lack of inquiry about his availability that evening.

He glanced at her, then set the invitation aside carelessly, saying, “Got it.”

Without another word, he turned and headed into the bathroom.

Charlene watched his retreating figure, put away the hairdryer, and then went to give Jasmine a bath in her room.

After bathing Jasmine and drying her hair, nearly an hour had passed.

Jasmine clung to her arm, snuggling close and asked if she could sleep with her that night.

the current state of things with Thorne, what was stopping her?

on her way out, informed Thorne, “I’m crashing

response, neither

breakfast and dropping Jasmine off at school

with over a month consumed by work, Charlene hadn’t yet found the time

called Connie Snyder, asking her to come shopping for a birthday present that evening.

it was for her

invitation for Tiffany hadn’t been sent out

up, Charlene tried calling Tiffany. The

her, or any

phone could very well be intentional.

for Irma, Charlene went through with

again. This

clear Tiffany was avoiding her

She was merely following protocol.

the reason for her call and asking when she

sending the message, Charlene didn’t wait for a