Divorce Time

Chapter 3

It was just past nine when Thome and Jasmine got home.

Jasmine clung to her dad’s shirt. Her movements were sluggish as she got out of the car. She didn’t want to come home because her mom was there.-

But Vesta had told her that Charlene came specially to spend time with her and her dad. They couldn’t just stay out, which would break Charlene’s heart.

Thome had also mentioned that if they didn’t come home tonight, Charlene would join them on their boating trip tomorrow.

Reluctantly, she agreed to return. Still, she couldn’t help worrying, muttering, “Dad, what if Mommy insists on coming with us tomorrow?”

“It won’t happen,” Thorne said with assurance.

Over the years of their marriage, Charlene always tried to find chances to spend more time with him, but she was sensible enough to back off whenever he made it clear he needed space.

memory, Charlene always listened to Thorne. If he said it wouldn’t happen,

relieved, Jasmine’s mood lifted. She bounced into the house, telling Latonia she

envelope. “Mr. Henderson, Mrs. Henderson

asking, “Where is

up and left around noon.

paused on his way upstairs, turning back. “She

Latonia nodded. “Yes.”

she came to Goldland, and he didn’t care much. Knowing

feeling a

have her mom around in the evening, especially if her mom didn’t join their outing the next day. Plus, her hands always hurt from polishing shells, and she had hoped her

way yet hadn’t even seen Thorne. Remembering Charlene’s unhappy expression upon leaving, Latonia couldn’t help but mention, “Mr. Henderson, Mrs. Henderson seemed upset when

country. Then, realizing Thorne didn’t know about her

Charlene’s always been super patient and nice to me. Wait, she can actually get mad? That’s a first. Thorne chuckled dismissively, barely acknowledging

when Vesta’s call came through. After picking up, he carelessly tossed the

didn’t come home that night.