Divorce Time

Chapter 29

Sweet–faced and adorable, Sally’s looks made everyone want to hug and kiss her on sight. She was far from unattractive or repulsive. Growing up, she always gained compliments.

So, when she heard someone say something so hurtful for the first time, Sally burst into tears, clinging tighter to Charlene.

Caught in a comforting embrace, Charlene reassured her, “Oh, Sally, you’re not disgusting. You’re beautiful and charming. Don’t you see that yourself?”

Upon hearing that, Sally’s mood lifted. She hadn’t responded when Jasmine felt her eyes well up with tears after noticing Charlene still holding Sally and praising her. “You…I, I don’t like you anymore. I don’t want you to be my mom!”

With that, Jasmine attempted to run away, but Charlene quickly pulled her back.

Charlene was caught off guard by the harsh words. Although she was upset, she didn’t want to scold Jasmine in public and embarrass

her.

her and said softly, “Let’s not be

with more grievance. She suddenly cried, “Then… you can’t hug her anymore or

she didn’t want Charlene as her mom, but seeing someone else getting her

didn’t promise anything but kissed Jasmine again to soothe her, distancing both children

Sally out

Charlene, she didn’t have the

the eye of the beholder. Some might love a fierce, tomboyish charm, while others

bright. What might confuse other

but couldn’t bear to see Charlene

mistakes is okay as long as we learn from them.

mood lifted, and she nodded and

addressed Sally, “Sally, this is Minnie, my daughter. She realizes she was

wary of Jasmine, Charlene’s gentleness won her over, and she nodded obediently, “Sure, I can forgive her.” “Thank you, Sally,” Charlene said with a smile, then turned to her daughter, “Minnie, what should