Divorce Time

Chapter 288

Claudia and the others arrived home, expecting to find Charlene, but she was nowhere in sight. They assumed she must have gone to the airport with Thorne to pick someone up.

Now, with Thorne and Jasmine back, Charlene’s absence struck them as odd. Still, none of them were too

concerned to ask about her whereabouts.

Thorne simply mentioned, “She’s got something going on.”

Terence didn’t think much of it and continued playing with Jasmine.

Irma seemed to have an inkling but chose to stay silent.

After dinner, Jasmine played by herself for a while. Feeling a bit bored, she decided to give Charlene a call, even though she wasn’t expecting much.

Charlene wasn’t one to let herself take it easy, even during a holiday. When Jasmine called, Charlene was absorbed in going through the materials Kenton had provided. When she saw Jasmine’s name flash on her phone, she realized it had been almost a month since their last conversation. She quickly picked up and answered, “Hello?”

Jasmine was surprised, as Charlene hadn’t picked up her calls in ages. “Mom!”

Charlene kept her focus on her computer and responded nonchalantly, “Yeah.”

notice her distracted tone, too thrilled to care.

had no idea Jasmine had even left the

will you be done with your work? Will you come home tonight? I want you to cuddle me to sleep, and I have so many fun stories to tell you. Plus, I’d love to have your

house anymore. “Mom’s busy these days.

since Charlene took her out, so the prospect of an outing delighted

But…

a few days away, it seemed like forever to Jasmine. But she didn’t complain. Instead, she asked, “When next month?”

longing and eagerness to see her. Charlene’s grip on her mouse tightened

“Alright…”

you taken a shower?”

I will

to do, so I’m going to

to end the call. She checked the call duration, then pleaded, “Mom, we’ve only talked for two minutes. Can

some free time, if

reluctantly agreed, “Okay…

“I

said, “Alright… bye,