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.”

don’t you and Charlene bring her over for dinner

“Sure.”

me

“She’s not here.”

there at

to

have? As her husband, you have no clue where your wife might

Thorne stayed silent.

finally

Thorne changed the subject. “Have you

up with your

continued his breakfast

been independent. Considering the current state of his marriage with Charlene, Thorne

with good intentions, she couldn’t

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

“See you tonight.”

hung up,

end and asked curiously, “Dad, who

Thorne dialed Charlene, “She wants us over

was equally fond of her. Hearing this, she said joyfully, “Oh, I’ve missed

hummed in response while looking

having breakfast with the Ross family.

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

a two–second pause, she

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