Divorce Time

mapter 31

Chapter 31

Jasmine finally cracked a smile, rattling off her favorite foods without taking a breath.

Thorne listened quietly on the side.

After Jasmine finished, Vesta began to compliment her outfit. “Minnie, you look stunning in that dress. It suits you perfectly

Jasmine was happy. “Really?”

Vesta chuckled. “Of course, it’s true.”

Then, she asked, “So, Minnie, how was your day at school? Did you get along well with the other kids?”

Their conversation flowed smoothly, with Thorne rarely interjecting and focusing on his meal with meticulous care. To an uninformed waiter watching them, they appeared a perfect family of three, earning Vesta admiring glances.

had requested the call that morning. But at that moment, she was enjoying her chat with Vesta too much to

them that parents love their children more than anything, and that every child is unique and irreplaceable in their

by Jasmine’s delayed response,

teacher laughed and explained in the kids‘ lounge that Jasmine was fine, video chatting with her dad and possibly an aunt.

to bother,” Charlene decided, realizing Jasmine was busy with Vesta and Thorne.

was dining with Vesta, she softly said, “Let them talk. No need to disturb

Jasmine, asking about her day, whether she had made any new friends, and what she had for lunch. Then, she reminded Jasmine to listen to the teacher and sleep

message from

with Sunny, Charlene

her dinner as a thank–you for her guidance. “It’s

It was

her,

her concern, and asked Charlene to bring him back. then hung up after

to a racetrack in the