Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time

Divorce Time 65

Chapter 65

The next day, Charlene woke up to a sunny morning, grabbed a breakfast of toast and scrambled eggs, and headed to work as usual.

At lunch, she was halfway through her sandwich when her phone rang. It was Jasmine, calling for the first time since she had snuck away from Sapphire Springs Resort. Charlene answered, "Hey, sweetie."

"Hi, Mommy." Jasmine's voice came through, light and a bit cautious.

"Eaten yet?" ""Just did!"

Jasmine received Vesta's call that morning at Sapphire Springs Resort. Vesta said Thorne had taken her out for fun and asked if she wanted to join. Without a second thought and without letting Charlene know, she dashed off. They had a blast, only returning to town late yesterday afternoon. However, they didn't come home the night before. This morning, back at school and feeling guilty, Jasmine worried Charlene might be upset, so she called.

wasn't mad about her sneaky exit, which made Jasmine feel relieved. She knew Charlene

a shift in Charlene's behavior - fewer daily calls and

about the past two days. She wasn't

and returned to her desk when Stewart approached. "The Future Tech Expo is tomorrow. Shall we meet up at

home, Charlene's car broke down, causing a fender bender that escalated into a traffic nightmare. Amidst the honking and frustrations, Charlene apologized to the other drivers and called for roadside assistance, worried about

waited, a familiar figure crossed the street toward

trouble?" Granger's voice

her situation. She had informed Stewart, who suggested waiting for a company-arranged pickup, but Granger offered

five minutes later, sitting awkwardly apart in the

Charlene muttered, to which

for most of the ride, offering Charlene a reprieve from the awkward silence. Eventually, they arrived at the