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 close, Charlene kissed her and said softly, “Let’s not be angry now…”

Charlene’s kiss, she felt anger halved and her heart filled with more

didn’t want Charlene as her mom, but seeing someone else getting

Jasmine again to

Sally out of Charlene’s embrace.

was good–natured. Though she was fond of Charlene, she didn’t have the same possessiveness over her. And Jasmine seemed quite intimidating, making Sally

might love a fierce, tomboyish charm, while others prefer sweetness and gentleness. You can’t

her daughter was exceptionally bright. What might

but couldn’t bear

handkerchief. “Making mistakes is okay as long as we learn from them.

Jasmine’s mood lifted, and she

cheek, and addressed Sally, “Sally, this is Minnie, my

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 her daughter,