Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne) novel Chapter 24

Chapter 24 

They looked good together, but that was about as far as it went in terms of compatibility. If you considered other aspects, Charlene was eagues behind. 

Still, seeing Irma’s happy face, Tiffany and Claudia didn’t burst her bubble, even if they didn’t quite agree. 

They all stayed at the Henderson Mansion that night, just as Irma wished. 

Around eight o’clock. Thome and Irma ducked into the study to talk business, while Jasmine grabbed Charlene’s hand, eager to take a bath before heading to bed. 

Charlene went upstairs with her to help her bathe. 

Sitting in the little tub, Jasmine looked at Charlene and tentatively asked, “Mommy, are you busy tomorrow morning?” 

She would compromise and have her mom accompany her to school in the morning. But deep down, she hoped Vesta could be the one to go with her. So, it would be great if Charlene was busy tomorrow morning. 

Charlene shook her head. “Not busy. Why?” 

Hearing that, Jasmine pursed her lips in disappointment. “Nothing.” 

She didn’t elaborate, and Charlene didn’t pry. 

After the bath, Charlene gently dried Jasmine’s hair. 

As soon as her hair was dry, Jasmine said she wanted to go to bed. 

Noticing Jasmine’s eyes glued to her smartphone, Charlene said, “You can “Okay, I know.” 

Since Charlene was free the next day, she had to talk to Vesta about it. 

use it, but then it’s bedtime. You can’t stay up too late, okay?” 

est way to break it to her without making her feel 

Jasmine was fretting over how Vesta might take the news, thinking hard about the best sad or disappointed. 

Feeling upset and even more so with Charlene’s nagging, Jasmine pushed her phone and go to sleep after 9:30.” 

Jasmine was quite disciplined about this. 

the door. “Mommy, can you please go? I’ll turn off my 

fter saying goodnight, Charlene left the room. Jasmine immediately locked the door behind her. 

While stepping away, Charlene heard the lock click. She knew Jasmine wasn’t guarding against anyone else but just her. She suspected Jasmine wanted to discuss something with Vesta. And indeed, that was the case. 

Jasmine locked the door and ran back to her phone to message Vesta. [Ms. Hawkins…] 

Charlene had no way of knowing what they talked about. She didn’t dwell on it much or care to probe deeper. She turned and returned to 

her room.