Divorce Time

Chapter 166

“Sure thing.”

It was a brisk Saturday morning when Charlene returned to the Ross family home for a hearty breakfast, during which she inquired about Vernon’s latest venture.

Assured everything was on track, Charlene felt a wave of relief wash over her.

By the afternoon, a little past two, she was on the road, her car packed and ready for the weekend camping trip.

Upon her arrival, Granger and Daisy had just pulled in.

Granger’s crew was already busy setting up tents and getting the barbecue grill ready.

A recent snowfall had blanketed the mountains, turning the campsite into a winter wonderland.

Daisy, spotting Charlene, dragged her off excitedly to build a snowman, a pastime she used to enjoy with

asmine.

Building a snowman was an easy task for Charlene.

Quickly, they crafted a petite snow figure.

Daisy, ever so thoughtful, had even brought a scarf for their frosty creation, and dashed off to find a carrot for

its nose.

Granger approached Charlene, his footsteps crunching in the snow.

preamble, he asked, “So, you’re working at

the snowman’s

chilly encounter at Neural Nexus Tech, where her indifference towards Thorne and Vesta

now,” she replied, her attention still on

her reluctance to divulge more, shifted

need to accompany Daisy five

she acknowledged.

project would be a larger snowman, to pair with the smaller one, just like her and Charlene. She enlisted Granger’s help with a bossy charm only a child could muster.

without a word.

snowman, Daisy insisted

cellphone in hand, caught Charlene’s radiant smile through his lens,

as dusk approached, the scent of barbecue wafted through the air, and lights began to twinkle inside the tents.

“Seafood sound

handed her a few

certainly lively, with

to join in?” Granger asked.

09:35

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for

about to respond, his phone rang. It was Moran

Granger answered.

Moran

tonight, you guys go

you