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 angry

halved and her heart filled with more grievance. She suddenly cried, “Then… you can’t hug her anymore or say she’s cute!”

didn’t want Charlene

Jasmine again to soothe her, distancing both children

Jasmine pushed Sally out of Charlene’s embrace.

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

and that’s wonderful. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some might love a fierce, tomboyish charm, while others prefer sweetness and gentleness. You can’t insult others because their taste differs from yours. We

What might confuse

knew her behavior was wrong but couldn’t

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

mood lifted, and

Minnie, my daughter. She realizes she was wrong.

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