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.

sound like she wasn't mad about her

Jasmine noticed a shift in Charlene's behavior - fewer daily calls and less prying into her

ask about the past two days.

up and returned to her desk when Stewart approached. "The Future Tech Expo is

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

she waited, a familiar figure

trouble?" Granger's voice

surprised to see him, Charlene briefly explained her situation. She had informed Stewart, who suggested waiting for a company-arranged

way five minutes

to which Granger replied, "No

busy with calls for most of the ride, offering Charlene a reprieve from the awkward silence.

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