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-

gone

Thorne's coming back?"

was no longer as invested in the whole divorce saga

start, just shrugged it off. "No clue.

how long he'll be

stared down at his

looked at Charlene's number in his

the day he could call her. But now, it seemed he'd

wait a little longer.

seemed to pass

was at work when Jasmine called. School

for summer break, and with Thorne out of town, Jasmine wanted to

with her.

Charlene turned her down.

what Thorne had said

days ago, he'd

away on business for

assumed

another week

and still, there

him.

a few days alone

let out but

By

again:

for ages. I

myself. Can I

with you?"

in her daughter's voice made

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

your grandma, okay?"