Divorce Time

Chapter 265

“Put the cupcakes in the fridge.”

Jasmine had just come upstairs after a refreshing shower when her phone buzzed.

It was a call from Thorne,

“Hey, Dad?” Jasmine answered,

Thorne’s voice came through clearly, “Just got word, your grandpa’s coming home tomorrow afternoon. I’ll have someone pick you up after school for dinner at home. Let your mom know.”

Thorne’s father, Lloyd Henderson, worked in government and was often swamped with responsibilities. It wasn’t unusual for the family to go months without seeing him.

When Irma had her accident, Lloyd had rushed back at the crack of dawn and left again before the sun rose. Now, with Irma still in the hospital, Lloyd had managed to take a couple of days off to spend New Year’s with

her.

“Got it,” Jasmine replied after Thorne finished speaking.

Then she realized Thorne said, “pick you up,” not “pick you guys up,” which meant Charlene wasn’t included.

She turned to Charlene, “Mom, aren’t you coming with us for dinner?”

presence, Irma would invite both Charlene and Jasmine to

that, despite Jasmine’s young age, she associated her grandfather’s

was quick to interject, “Your mom’s

tomorrow.”

replied, her voice a bit subdued. Jasmine had her phone on speaker mode, so Charlene heard

Lloyd’s return was fresh to Charlene as well.

the midst of divorce

for her to visit the Hendersons‘

seemed Thorne was on the same page, as he had promptly offered an excuse for

ado, Thorne ended the call.

day

technical team

a lot of headaches

soon as he arrived, Charlene set aside her

their meeting, Granger’s phone rang. It was Thorne.

with a nod to Charlene and

phone made Granger pause for a couple of seconds before he responded, “Alright.”

back, and we’re having dinner at home tonight. I’m

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