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.

answer the call. His tone was instantly softer than when he spoke

it was

go of the closet door, saying,

come right now.”

without looking back. Charlene watched him go without calling out to him.

of a car. Thorne had left

her eyes, calmly turned off the light, and slept.

was alone in the room. Thorne

went to wake

knock.

Jasmine finally got up to

Jasmine pouted unhappily. “Mommy, why did you

Jasmine felt guilty about it. She had several nightmares throughout the night.

made Jasmine not want to go to school at all. She grunted but didn’t reply. Stubborn as she was, she knew

down, sulking. “I

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