One word replacing phrase 'on this occasion'?

Question

I am looking for a word having meaning of 'on this occasion'.

The word is used in these contexts:
Last time, I sent you a letter;.......... (on this occasion/this time), I sent you a package.

The process usually takes only a week, but ..... (on this occasion/this time), the process took more than two weeks.

Thank you for your time and help!

Answer 1

'Currently' or 'at present'/'at the present time' is the best I can think of.

'Now' may also work. 'In this instance', 'In this event', 'at this juncture', 'under these circumstances' could work too.

"The process usually takes a week, but in this instance it will take more than two weeks".