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.”

Why don’t you and Charlene bring her over for

“Sure.”

Let me

“She’s not here.”

there at this hour?”

have gone to

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

Thorne stayed silent.

sighed, finally falling silent.

softer tone, Thorne changed

up with your attitude!”

chuckled. He continued his breakfast

knew this grandson of hers had always been independent. Considering the current state

good intentions, she

that, she sighed, “Forget it. I

“See you tonight.”

up, clearly frustrated.

end and asked curiously, “Dad, who was that?”

great–grandma.” Remembering Irma’s words, Thorne dialed Charlene, “She wants

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

in response while looking at his phone.

moment, Charlene was having breakfast with the

once felt at the sound of his ring were no longer

two–second pause, she

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