Chapter 32: In the Blink of an Eye

Jasmine

“Hannah, what’s gotten into you?” William asked, shock coloring his eyes. “I’ve never seen this side of you before.”

That makes two of us, Jasmine thought. But she was glad that her mother was finally finding herself again, even though she was sad that her parents might be getting a divorce, and she was furious with her father, all at the same time.

“Let’s talk this out,” William said, holding his hands out in surrender.

Hannah shook her head. “Not this time, William. I’ve played the part of the dutiful society wife long enough, and I’m tired.” She sank onto her chair, tears filling her eyes. “I’m tired, William. Go back home, and I’ll see you there.”

“But Hannah—”

“I said to get out,” she growled. “I’m calling a lawyer today, and I don’t want to see you until the court date.”

His lips curled into a snarl. “Well, you can’t keep me from seeing my daughter—”

“Dad, you haven’t spent much time with me this summer, anyway.” Jasmine let out a deep breath. “And I’m going away to coll