Divorce Time 59

Chapter 59

After they walked away, Connie looked at Charlene with concern. "Charlene..."

Charlene shook her head, her voice soft but firm. "I'm fine."

From the moment Henley divorced her mother, he ceased to be her father in her heart. It wasn't just the divorce that hurt her but was the strain her relationship put on her uncle. And Thorne's preference was like salt in the wound. Thinking about how Thorne only had eyes for Vesta, how he could be so ruthless to Stewart and her uncle for Vesta's sake, never sparing a thought for her feelings, it felt like a knife twisting in her heart. Bleeding, yet unseen. "Charlene, here." Connie hugged her, her heart aching for her friend.

Charlene managed a weak smile, saying nothing.

It was okay. Charlene had decided to move on. She just needed a bit of time. She could do it.

"Want to grab a drink?" Connie felt Charlene needed to unwind.

Charlene shook her head. "No, thanks."

going home to dive into her research. That was her sanctuary, where she

her wishes,

they headed for the parking lot, Charlene's phone rang. It was

appeared on Charlene's face faded as she

came through. "Mommy, when are

answer, asking,

bored here all by myself. Can't you come home and keep me

Thorne was

busy. The house was too quiet, and Jasmine missed

she called Charlene, hoping she would come home.

replied, her voice detached yet gentle. "Mom's got some work. Maybe next

she could. But she needed her own space too,

got to go.

you need anything."

up, Jasmine

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