Divorce Time

Chapter 26

He was stunned but thought she was having a moment, so he did not pay much attention to her unusual behavior.

He didn’t even care to know why she was upset, dismissively saying, “Minnie’s enrollment is all set. You’ll drop her off at school tomorrow morning.”

Charlene replied, “Got it.”

Thome said nothing more, heading toward the walk–in closet to pick out clothes for a shower. That was his attitude toward her.

Watching his retreating figure, Charlene remembered their impending divorce and wanted to ask when they could go and get the divorce

papers.

But Thorne was busy, and given his nature, he would contact her without needing any nudging if all the paperwork was ready. After all, he was the one more eager for the divorce. So, she had been quietly waiting for his update for the past two weeks, never once rushing

him.

Then Thome’s phone rang.

him answer the call. His tone was instantly softer than

immediately, Charlene guessed it was Vesta on the other line.

this, Thorne let go of the

come right now.”

looking back. Charlene watched him

sound of a car. Thorne had

closed her eyes, calmly turned off the light,

up around 6:30. She was alone in the room. Thorne hadn’t returned since he

to wake her. Since Jasmine still had her

knock.

Jasmine finally got up to open the door.

why did you knock so hard? You gave

mom to take her to school, her voice was so sad. Jasmine felt guilty about it. She had several nightmares throughout

made Jasmine not want to go to school at all. She grunted but didn’t reply. Stubborn

lay back down, sulking. “I know.”

she looked at Charlene. “Mommy, can you squeeze the toothpaste for me?”