Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time

The days ticked by, and it wasn't just Stewart and York waiting for Charlene's

divorce-Granger was counting down, too.

Granger, in fact, knew the exact date: Thursday. That was when Charlene and

Thorne were supposed to sign their divorce papers.

He'd been traveling for work a lot lately, hardly ever in town. But this week, he

made a point of catching the red-eye back, arriving home in the early hours of

Thursday morning. After a few hours' rest, sometime after ten, he tried to distract

himself with work. But eventually, impatience got the better of him, and he dialed

Moran Albright's number.

"It's been a while since I've caught up with you and Thorne," Granger said, aiming

for casual. "How about lunch today? Let's invite Thorne too."

Moran replied, "I'm free, but Thorne can't make it. He's overseas on business-

left a few days ago and still hasn't come back."

A knot formed in Granger's chest. "Thorne's... out of the country?"

So, they hadn't gone through with the divorce today after all?

Granger had kept his distance from Thorne and the rest lately. He'd called Moran

partly to fish for news about the divorce. If it was finalized, maybe today would be

his chance-

hadn't gone

idea when Thorne's coming

who was no longer as invested in the whole divorce saga as

shrugged it off. "No clue. You know how

how long he'll be

down at his phone, suddenly

at Charlene's number in

could call her. But

wait a little longer.

always seemed to pass in a

was at work when Jasmine

and with Thorne out of

with her.

Charlene turned her down.

Thorne had said on

few days ago, he'd

away on business

She'd assumed he'd

but another week had

there was no sign

him.

a few days alone

let

By Wednesday,

Charlene again:

for ages. I

by myself. Can I

with you?"

daughter's voice made Charlene's grip on the phone

replied, "I'll come home right after work. For now,

your grandma, okay?"