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 exit, which made Jasmine feel relieved. She knew Charlene couldn't stay mad at

- fewer daily calls and less prying into her

didn't ask about the past two days.

Jasmine's school life, Charlene hung up and returned to her desk when Stewart approached. "The Future Tech Expo is tomorrow. Shall we meet up at the office to head over together?"

Amidst the honking and frustrations, Charlene apologized to the other drivers and

figure crossed the street

Granger's

Charlene briefly explained her situation. She had informed Stewart, who suggested waiting for a company-arranged pickup,

minutes later, sitting awkwardly apart in the

Charlene muttered, to which Granger replied,

of the ride, offering Charlene a reprieve from the awkward silence. Eventually, they arrived at the expo, and Charlene thanked Granger

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