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?"

back-he's coming

Saturday.

and went downstairs to grab some

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

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

continued, "Thanks for looking after her. If you're free at lunch, maybe we

finally spoke, turning him down. "That's

pushing the issue. "Alright. See

"Okay," she replied coolly.

nod, hoisted Jasmine

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

Charlene smiled. "Alright."

each other, she and Thorne would probably

She added,

as her mom being

"Bye."

Charlene finally turned

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