Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time

Divorce Time 265

Chapter 265

"Put the cupcakes in the fridge."

Jasmine had just come upstairs after a refreshing shower when her phone buzzed.

It was a call from Thorne,

"Hey, Dad?" Jasmine answered,

Thorne's voice came through clearly, "Just got word, your grandpa's coming home tomorrow afternoon. I'll have someone pick you up after school for dinner at home. Let your mom know."

Thorne's father, Lloyd Henderson, worked in government and was often swamped with responsibilities. It wasn't unusual for the family to go months without seeing him.

When Irma had her accident, Lloyd had rushed back at the crack of dawn and left again before the sun rose. Now, with Irma still in the hospital, Lloyd had managed to take a couple of days off to spend New Year's with her.

"Got it," Jasmine replied after Thorne finished speaking.

Then she realized Thorne said, "pick you up," not "pick you guys up," which meant Charlene wasn't included.

"Mom, aren't you coming with

returned, regardless of Thorne's presence, Irma would invite both Charlene and Jasmine to join

been consistent enough that, despite Jasmine's young age, she associated

was directed at Charlene, but Thorne was

tomorrow."

so Charlene heard the entire exchange. The news of Lloyd's return was fresh to Charlene

Thorne were in the

necessity for her to visit the Hendersons' and

the same page, as he had promptly offered

ado, Thorne

The next day arrived.

technical team members

Charlene a lot of headaches at work. In return, she treated

arrived, Charlene set aside

hour into their meeting, Granger's phone

with a nod to Charlene and stepped outside to take the

the phone made Granger pause for a couple of seconds before he responded,

and we're having dinner at home tonight. I'm

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