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 for

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

enough that, despite Jasmine's young age, she

Charlene, but Thorne was

tomorrow."

mode, so Charlene heard the entire exchange. The news of Lloyd's return

in the midst

any necessity for her to visit the Hendersons' and

was on the same page, as he had promptly offered

further ado, Thorne

The next day arrived.

team members

lot of headaches at work.

arrived, Charlene set aside her tasks to

meeting, Granger's phone rang. It was

himself with a nod to Charlene

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

dad's back, and we're having dinner

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