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?”

Irma would invite both Charlene and Jasmine

had been consistent enough that, despite Jasmine’s young age, she associated her grandfather’s visits with

at Charlene, but Thorne was quick

tomorrow.”

subdued. Jasmine had her phone on speaker mode, so Charlene heard

Lloyd’s return was

were in the midst

any necessity for her

he had promptly offered an excuse for her absence.

ado, Thorne ended the call.

next day arrived.

his key technical team members came to PrimeStar for a

headaches at work. In

Charlene set

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

a nod to Charlene and stepped outside to take the

Granger pause for a couple of seconds before he

dad’s back, and we’re having dinner at home tonight. I’m going to

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