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?”

of Thorne’s presence, Irma would invite both Charlene and Jasmine to join the family dinner at

had been consistent enough that, despite Jasmine’s young age, she

question was directed at Charlene, but Thorne was quick

tomorrow.”

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

was fresh

were in the midst of

wasn’t any necessity for her to visit the Hendersons‘ and

Thorne was on the same page, as he had promptly offered

Thorne ended

next day

Granger and his key technical team members came to PrimeStar for a

very cooperative, which saved Charlene a lot of headaches at work. In return, she treated him with a bit

soon as he arrived, Charlene set aside her tasks to greet him.

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

a nod to Charlene and stepped outside

Granger pause for a couple of seconds before

back, and we’re having dinner

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