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.

turned to Charlene, "Mom, aren't you coming

of Thorne's presence, Irma would invite both

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

but Thorne was quick to interject,

tomorrow."

a bit subdued. Jasmine had her phone on speaker mode, so Charlene heard the

were in

necessity for her to visit the Hendersons' and mingle with

as he had promptly offered an

further ado, Thorne ended the

The next day arrived.

and his key technical team members came

Charlene a lot of headaches

as he arrived, Charlene set aside her tasks

an hour into their meeting, Granger's phone

with a nod to Charlene and stepped outside to take

on the phone made Granger pause

"My dad's back, and we're having dinner at home tonight. I'm going to need

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