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

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

free tomorrow, sweetheart. Pick another

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

next week. If you still want to go, we’ll plan for it then.”

to protest, but Charlene was firm, “Talk to me about it next week if you’re still interested. And remember to eat well, don’t

Charlene hung up.

didn’t call back.

figured Jasmine was probably miffed.

wasn’t too bothered and headed into the kitchen to start on

The next day.

if she needed a ride,

breakfast, Charlene drove herself to the

arrival, Granger and Daisy were

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

Daisy hugged her, Charlene gently returned the embrace, noticing Daisy’s cheerful smile, she commented,

like you’ve grown a bit taller, and your cheeks are chubbier, making

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

out a crystal

featured a miniature pink cat backpack with a

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from one Jasmine had attached to her backpack’s zipper