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,

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

funny to her. Jasmine acted like she didn’t want Charlene as

anything but kissed Jasmine again to soothe her,

Jasmine pushed Sally out of

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

love a fierce, tomboyish charm, while others prefer sweetness and gentleness. You can’t insult others because their taste differs from yours. We should respect everyone’s preferences and aesthetics,

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

was wrong but couldn’t bear to see Charlene being affectionate with

“Making mistakes is okay as long as

Jasmine’s mood lifted, and

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

I can forgive her.”