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.

the start of the month, Thorne had someone move Charlene’s

speak now, Latonia understood completely.

say, so she

purse just as Thorne came back from his morning

her, he casually

and replied, her voice

purse on the

Thorne went upstairs.

Charlene settled into the living room,

hadn’t appeared. Charlene remained seated

used to handle these things herself.

she treated herself more like a guest, showing less concern

nodded, and went upstairs.

book?” Thorne’s voice broke Charlene’s concentration.

up, realizing he

I have a look?” he asked, extending

have it?” she hesitated, surprised.

back when she was still learning the Tapes, she’d noticed his study filled with Al–related

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have a habit of subscribing to

chance,” he replied, reaching out.