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 it for

she had a semi–social commitment she didn’t

responded, “I’m not free tomorrow, sweetheart. Pick another

really want to go this Saturday. Can’t you make it, please?” Jasmine

If you still want to go, we’ll plan for

but Charlene was firm, “Talk to me about it next week if you’re

that, Charlene hung up.

call

her daughter, Charlene figured Jasmine was probably

headed into the kitchen to start on dinner.

The next day.

Granger asking if she

drove herself to the ski

Granger and Daisy were already there.

over, but Daisy, breaking away from Granger, ran excitedly towards Charlene,

gently returned the embrace, noticing Daisy’s cheerful smile, she

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

nodded, “Yeah! I’ve been eating lots of

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

a miniature pink cat backpack with a tiny white kitten inside, quite unique.

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one Jasmine had attached to her backpack’s zipper not too