Divorce Time

Chapter 23

Inna couldn’t help but feel frustrated. Charlene was too mild and indulgent toward Thorne, which she believed had led them to miss out,

numerous opportunities over the years, resulting in little progress in their relationship. But since Charlene had decided, Irma didn’t press the issue.

Once dinner officially started, everyone chatted and ate in a rather pleasant atmosphere.

Charlene, however, barely spoke, quietly keeping her head down and focusing on her meal.

From the moment Thome had arrived over ten minutes ago, the couple hadn’t exchanged a single word. There was no interaction between them throughout the evening, which was typical for their relationship. Everyone seemed used to it and found nothing unusual. *When Jasmine wanted something from the table, she once relied on Charlene but had been used to asking Thorne directly. However,

when she wanted shrimp, her gaze shifted to Charlene. It was a tradition for Charlene to peel shrimp for her and Thorne.

“Mommy, I want some shrimp, Jasmine said.

still her daughter. She felt it was her duty and responsibility

her to peel

something when Charlene put down her fork to peel the

attention, Thorne included, to Charlene’s hands.

was on thin ice, Charlene still wore the wedding band Irma had made for

had often mocked her for it. It was the first day she

casually, “I rushed out of the house this morning and left it

in an envelope along with them. But since she knew Irma would never approve of the divorce, and she and Thorne hadn’t officially separated, Charlene chose not to

upon hearing the explanation. “Oh,

as if nothing had happened.

fruit and desserts, continuing their conversations. Ever the matchmaker, Irma tried to bring Charlene and Thorne closer by suggesting they