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.

close, Charlene kissed her and said

was fuming, but feeling Charlene’s kiss, she felt anger halved and her heart filled with more

didn’t want Charlene

to soothe her,

Sally

good–natured. Though she was fond of Charlene, she didn’t have the same

know you think you’re cool, and that’s wonderful. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some might love a fierce, tomboyish charm, while others

her daughter was exceptionally bright. What might confuse other children was

behavior was wrong but couldn’t bear to

mistakes is okay as long

Charlene’s kindness, Jasmine’s mood lifted, and she nodded

kissed her cheek, and addressed Sally, “Sally, this is Minnie, my daughter. She realizes she

wary of Jasmine, Charlene’s gentleness won her over, and she nodded obediently, “Sure, I can forgive