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.

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

immediately, Charlene guessed it was Vesta on the other

was thinking this, Thorne let go of the closet door,

come right now.”

he left the room without looking back. Charlene watched

heard the sound of a car. Thorne had

her eyes, calmly turned

Jasmine to school, Charlene woke up around 6:30. She was alone in the room. Thorne hadn’t returned

Jasmine wasn’t up yet, and went to wake

knock.

a while, Jasmine finally got up to open

Jasmine pouted unhappily. “Mommy, why did you

take her to school, her voice was so sad. Jasmine felt guilty about it. She had several nightmares throughout the night. Being woken up by Charlene, she was in a terrible mood. Seeing Jasmine upset

at all. She grunted but didn’t reply.

lay back down, sulking. “I know.”

she looked at Charlene. “Mommy, can