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

Thorne's coming

longer as invested in the whole divorce saga

shrugged it off. "No clue. You know how hectic he gets

every year-no telling how long

stared down at his

hanging up, he looked at Charlene's

might finally be the day he could call her. But now, it seemed

wait a little longer.

to pass in a

afternoon, Charlene was at work when

break, and with Thorne out of town, Jasmine wanted to come

with her.

Charlene turned her down.

had said

few days ago,

away on

She'd assumed he'd

another

and still, there was no

him.

few days

after school let out

restless. By

again:

gone for ages. I

Can I come

with you?"

voice made Charlene's grip

come home

your grandma, okay?"