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.

on

semi–social commitment she didn’t want to mix

free tomorrow, sweetheart.

want to go this Saturday. Can’t you make it, please?” Jasmine tried to wheedle her mom into

still want to go, we’ll plan

next week if you’re still interested.

that, Charlene hung up.

call

figured

headed into the kitchen

The next day.

asking if she needed a

breakfast, Charlene drove herself to

her arrival, Granger and Daisy were already

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

hugged her, Charlene gently returned the embrace,

and your cheeks are chubbier, making you even prettier.”

the compliment, Daisy nodded, “Yeah! I’ve been eating lots of burgers.”

Daisy suddenly pulled out a crystal keychain from her pocket,

with a tiny white kitten inside, quite

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one Jasmine had attached to her backpack’s zipper