Divorce Time

Chapter 208

It was nearing seven when she climbed the stairs.

Jasmine was already awake.

Seeing her come back, Jasmine quickly closed her messaging app.

Charlene acted like she didn’t notice and said in her usual tone, “Go wash up and get dressed.”

“Okay!”

Charlene was gathering her belongings and about to head downstairs with her purse when she noticed Latonia picking up her pajamas from the night before to wash them.

“Just toss them,” she said. “No need to wash. And the rest of my things, too. Could you help me throw them out? I probably won’t need them anymore.”

The divorce papers with Thorne were expected to be finalized soon. Even if she saw Jasmine again, she

ouldn’t be coming back here or spending the night.

These items were no longer needed.

Charlene and Thorne had always had issues in their marriage.

For the past couple of months, Charlene had hardly come back, signaling the possible end of their relationship.

Charlene’s belongings out of the master bedroom, confirming their split.

Charlene speak now, Latonia understood completely.

didn’t know what else to say, so she softly replied, “Alright.”

as Thorne came back from his morning run.

her, he casually greeted, “Morning.”

replied, her

purse on the couch and went

Thorne went upstairs.

quite ready yet, so with Latonia handling the remaining tasks, Charlene settled into the living room, reading while waiting for Jasmine to

and Jasmine still hadn’t appeared. Charlene remained seated and

handle

she treated herself more like a guest, showing

change, nodded, and

book?” Thorne’s voice

realizing he was

have a look?” he asked, extending his

have it?” she

journal in Al research. Early in their marriage, back when she was still learning the Tapes, she’d noticed his study filled with

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should have a habit of subscribing

had the chance,”