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.

meal made it sound like she wasn't mad about her sneaky

calls and less prying into

ask about the past two

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

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

a familiar figure

Granger's

explained her situation. She had informed Stewart,

on their way five minutes later, sitting awkwardly apart

to which Granger replied, "No

from the awkward silence. Eventually, they arrived at the expo, and Charlene thanked

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