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

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

Jasmine's young age,

question was directed at Charlene, but Thorne was quick

tomorrow."

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

Thorne were in

wasn't any necessity for her to visit

was on the same page, as he had promptly offered an excuse for her

further ado, Thorne ended the

The next day arrived.

afternoon, Granger and his key technical team members came

very cooperative, which saved Charlene a lot of headaches at work. In return, she

he arrived, Charlene set aside her tasks

hour into their meeting, Granger's

a nod to Charlene

said on the phone made Granger pause for a

having dinner at home tonight. I'm

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