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.

said softly, “Let’s not be

felt anger halved and her heart filled with more grievance. She suddenly

It was funny to her. Jasmine acted like she didn’t want Charlene as her mom, but seeing someone else getting her affection was

to soothe

Jasmine pushed Sally out of Charlene’s embrace.

fond of Charlene, she didn’t have the same possessiveness over her. And Jasmine

spoke gently, “Minnie, I 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

What might

understood. She knew her behavior was wrong but couldn’t bear to see Charlene being affectionate

wiped her tears with a handkerchief. “Making mistakes is okay as long as we learn from them. But we can’t talk to people

Jasmine’s mood lifted, and she nodded

this is Minnie, my daughter. She realizes she was wrong. Can you forgive her?”

her over, and she nodded obediently, “Sure, I can forgive her.” “Thank you, Sally,” Charlene said with