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.

to Charlene, "Mom, aren't you coming with us

would invite both Charlene and Jasmine to join the family

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

was directed at Charlene, but Thorne was quick to interject, "Your

tomorrow."

her voice a bit subdued. Jasmine had her phone on speaker mode, so Charlene heard the entire exchange. The news of Lloyd's

and Thorne were in the midst of

really wasn't any necessity for her to visit the Hendersons'

page, as he had

further ado, Thorne ended

The next day arrived.

technical team members came to PrimeStar

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

set aside her tasks to greet

into their meeting,

a nod to Charlene and stepped outside

Thorne said on the phone made Granger pause for a couple of

we're having dinner at home tonight. I'm going to need

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