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.

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

Charlene's behavior - fewer daily calls and less prying into her

about the past two days. She wasn't

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

bender that escalated into a traffic nightmare. Amidst the honking and frustrations, Charlene apologized to the

figure

trouble?" Granger's voice was

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

their way five minutes later, sitting awkwardly apart in the

which

the awkward silence. Eventually, they arrived at the expo, and

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