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,

Jasmine acted like she didn’t want Charlene as her mom, but seeing someone else

but kissed Jasmine again to soothe

moment, Jasmine pushed Sally out of Charlene’s

didn’t have the same possessiveness over her. And

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 should respect everyone’s preferences and aesthetics,

might confuse other children was easy for Jasmine.

behavior was wrong but couldn’t bear to see

mistakes is okay as long as we learn from them. But we can’t

lifted, and she nodded and sniffled, “I

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

obediently, “Sure, I can forgive her.”