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.

of the month, Thorne had someone move Charlene’s belongings out

now, Latonia

to say, so she

with her purse just as

her, he casually greeted, “Morning.”

nodded and replied, her voice

purse on the couch

Thorne went upstairs.

the remaining tasks, Charlene settled into the living room,

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

to handle these things

around, she treated herself more like a

noticed this change, nodded, and went upstairs.

book?” Thorne’s voice

up, realizing he was downstairs.

have a look?” he asked, extending

have it?” she

book was the latest journal in Al research. Early in their marriage, back when she was still learning the Tapes,

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habit

chance,” he