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?"

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

paused, then suddenly remembered it was Saturday. Of course, Thorne was supposed to

to grab some breakfast, just as Thorne pulled

stepped out of his car. He didn't look like someone who'd just gotten off a

Thorne picked Jasmine up and glanced at Charlene. "I got

said nothing. Thorne continued, "Thanks for looking after her. If you're free at lunch, maybe we could

him down. "That's not

the issue. "Alright.

"Okay," she replied coolly.

gave a small nod, hoisted Jasmine onto

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

Charlene smiled. "Alright."

each other, she and Thorne would probably be

pause. She added, "Take good

took it as her mom being caring. Grinning, she replied, "I will!

"Bye."

Charlene finally turned and

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