Divorce Time

Chapter 209

Charlene had just arrived at Jasmine’s school when she heard Sally calling her name. “Ms. Ross!” Sally’s voice was bright and cheerful as she ran over to Charlene.

“Ms. Ross, last night my mom baked some cookies for you, but you weren’t home, so I had to take them back,” Sally explained, looking slightly disappointed.

Charlene was about to say something when Jasmine, who was unaware that Charlene had moved out, chimed in with a scoff, “That’s not true. My mom was definitely home last night.”

Sally scratched her head, confused. “Really? But then why…?”

Before Charlene could clarify, Jasmine’s teacher, Ms. Payne, called out to her. “Ms. Ross.”

Charlene acknowledged her. “Ms. Payne.”

Ms. Payne asked Jasmine and Sally to go inside because she needed to have a word with Charlene.

The girls scampered off, leaving the adults to talk.

“Next week, we have a parent–child event at the school. Are you aware of it, Ms. Ross?” Ms. Payne inquired.

Charlene shook her head, “No, I wasn’t informed.”

mentioned it

she had anticipated this response but felt it necessary to bring

anyway.

else can accompany her,” Charlene replied, maintaining her usual

resigned sigh, Ms. Payne agreed, “Alright, I understand.”

office. It wasn’t long before she was informed that Vesta and

time Vesta visited was just a courtesy call. Neither Charlene nor Stewart had any intention of collaborating

to politely turn them away. Shortly after, his phone rang. He checked the caller ID, then

Charlene guessed, looking up from her

“Yep,” Stewart confirmed.

calling about, Charlene continued with her tasks, completely unfazed.

“Mr. Henderson.”

other end, Thorne proposed, “Mr. Ferguson,

replied, “Mr. Henderson, this call is on behalf of the Hawkins family, isn’t

Thorne admitted, “Yes.”

will never collaborate with the Hawkins family. I believe the

entails one condition: your assurance that neither the Hawkins

feasible, there’s no point in further discussions. Have I made