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

she had a semi–social commitment she didn’t want to mix with mother–daughter time.

not free tomorrow, sweetheart. Pick another day.”

you make it, please?” Jasmine tried to wheedle her mom into

maybe next week. If you still

firm, “Talk to me about it next week if you’re still interested. And remember

Charlene hung

call

Charlene figured Jasmine was probably miffed.

too bothered and headed into the kitchen to start on

The next day.

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

herself to the ski resort.

Granger and Daisy were already

over, but Daisy, breaking away

returned the embrace,

and your cheeks

the compliment, Daisy nodded, “Yeah! I’ve been

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

backpack with a tiny white kitten

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had attached to her backpack’s zipper not