Divorce Time

Chapter 157

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Charlene paused before asking, “So, when do you wanna go?”

“Um…” Jasmine seemed hesitant.

Charlene figured she was biding her time, waiting for a moment when both Vesta and Thorne were preoccupied so she could have her mom all to herself. However, she had no idea when that opportunity would arise, which explained her hesitation.

Charlene looked away and said, “No worries, just let me know when you’re ready, and if I’m free, we’ll go.”

Jasmine beamed, “Okay!”

After a hectic week.

On Friday evening, Charlene got off work a bit early,

Just as she was about to whip up something for dinner, Jasmine’s call came through.

Charlene hesitated for a moment before answering.

“Mom, I’m free this Saturday, let’s go skiing!”

Charlene had promised to take her skiing whenever she wanted.

she hadn’t planned on it for

had a semi–social commitment she didn’t

free tomorrow,

Can’t you make it, please?” Jasmine

maybe next week. If you still want to go, we’ll

“Talk to me about it next

Charlene

call back.

daughter, Charlene figured Jasmine was probably

headed into the kitchen to start on

The next day.

from Granger asking if she needed a ride, which she declined.

drove herself to the ski

and Daisy were

her, Granger looked over, but Daisy, breaking away from Granger, ran excitedly towards Charlene, “Ms.

Daisy hugged her, Charlene gently returned the embrace, noticing

a bit taller, and your cheeks are chubbier,

the compliment, Daisy nodded, “Yeah!

to reply, when Daisy suddenly pulled out a crystal keychain from her pocket, “Ms. Ross, this is for

pink cat backpack with a tiny white

08:44

Jasmine had attached to her backpack’s