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.

state of things with

gathered her things, and on her way

in response, neither asking questions

off at school as per her request, Charlene

a month consumed by work, Charlene hadn’t yet found the time to buy

called Connie Snyder, asking her to come shopping for

agreed upon hearing it

hadn’t been sent out yet.

up, Charlene tried calling Tiffany. The call went through, but no

or any of the

could very well

Irma, Charlene went through with all the necessary

naturally ended, Charlene dialed again. This time, the call was deliberately

was clear Tiffany was avoiding her calls.

She was merely

her call and asking when she might be free

the message, Charlene didn’t wait for a reply, choosing instead to focus on her