Divorce Time

Chapter 19

But he hadn’t thought it through, suspecting Charlene might have gone to the Ross family

As he stepped into the bathroom, a thought suddenly struck him. Charlene usually took Jasmine with her whenever she visited the Ross family.

Unusually, she hadn’t taken their daughter with her. Could it be she hadn’t gone to the Ross family after all? Or perhaps something had come up with the Ross family.

Recalling what Coy had mentioned when leaving the office that aftemoon confirmed his suspicion. He paused but decided not to interfere

The following morning, while having breakfast, Thome told Jasmine, Tve completed your enrollment process. You’ll report to school tomorrow morning”

“Got it,” Jasmine wrinkled her nose. “Can you take me to school tomorrow, Dad?”

“I might not be free”

“Okay then,” Jasmine said, her eyes sparkling as she added, “I’ll call Ms. Hawkins later and ask her to take me to school.”

Before Thorne could reply, his phone rang. It was from the Henderson Mansion.

Picking up, he heard Irma’s voice.

“I heard you’re back in town?”

“Yeah.”

“Did Minnie come back with you?”

“She did.”

and Charlene

“Sure.”

me speak to

“She’s not here.”

not there

have gone to

have no clue where your wife might be?”

Thorne stayed silent.

finally falling silent.

softer tone, Thorne changed the subject.

with your

chuckled. He continued his breakfast as usual.

knew this grandson of hers had always been independent. Considering the current state of his marriage with Charlene, Thorne had made significant

intentions, she couldn’t push too

she sighed, “Forget it. I have nothing more to say.

“See you tonight.”

hung up, clearly frustrated.

in toward the end and asked

Thorne dialed Charlene,

adored her great–grandma, who was equally fond of her. Hearing this, she said joyfully,

response while

moment, Charlene was having breakfast with the Ross family.

hesitated. The excitement and joy she once felt at the sound

pause,

45

over