Ever since she started working with Axiom Flux Technologies, Charlene had been so swamped that her days blurred together.

This week was no different-if anything, she was busier than ever, barely able to keep her head above water.

By the time she finally caught a breath, she realized an entire week had slipped by.

After work, she dragged her exhausted body home only to find Jasmine already fast asleep.

Lately, Jasmine had been staying at the Ross family house, but the two of them barely saw each other.

Charlene stood at the edge of the bed, watching Jasmine curled up all alone on the large mattress. It was a while before she finally headed to the bathroom to shower.

The next morning, when Charlene woke up, Jasmine was already dressed, backpack slung over her shoulders, clearly ready to head out.

When Jasmine saw her mother wake, she scurried over and leaned on the edge of the bed. "Mom, did I wake you up?"

Charlene sat up and shook her head. "No, you didn't."

After a moment, she asked, "Heading out to play?"

nodded eagerly. "Yeah! Dad's back-he's coming to pick me up

remembered it was Saturday. Of course, Thorne

grab some breakfast, just as Thorne pulled up

stepped out of his car. He

reading her mind, Thorne picked Jasmine up and glanced at Charlene. "I

nothing. Thorne continued, "Thanks for looking after her. If you're free at

finally spoke, turning him down.

pushing the issue.

"Okay," she replied coolly.

gave a small nod, hoisted Jasmine onto his hip, and

"Mom, when you're not so busy, I'll come visit you

Charlene smiled. "Alright."

time she and Jasmine would see each other, she and Thorne

her pause. She added,

as a goodbye, but Jasmine just took it as her mom being caring. Grinning, she replied,

"Bye."

Jasmine left, Charlene

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