Divorce Time

Chapter 56

Thinking of this, she said, “Got it. I’ll be back soon.”

Charlene prepared beef steak for Jasmine that evening and also simmered a soup. She stayed over for the next two days.

By Friday, Helena called, asking her to come home for dinner.

Charlene took Jasmine back to the Ross family. Only Helena was home. Everyone else was either busy with social engagements or still at school.

Helena was unaware Jasmine had returned from abroad. Seeing Charlene bring Jasmine along, she was delighted. Jasmine and Helena had a close bond, bringing much joy to Helena.

That night, Charlene and Jasmine stayed over at the Ross family.

The following morning, Charlene got up early to make homemade pasta.

Seeing how skilled Charlene was, Helena reminisced about the days before Charlene was married, when she hardly did any household chores, and couldn’t help but sigh.

thinking, Charlene smiled and said, “Cooking is my way of

a bit more weight since her last visit, Helena felt more at ease.

chatting with

getting ready for the day.

Jasmine’s tablet ping with a message from Vesta. [Minnie, awake yet? I will be back this afternoon, and

looked away, putting Jasmine’s changed clothes in the washing machine.

was holding onto the tablet tight, trying to keep her chat with Vesta from Charlene. Charlene didn’t expose her, saying,

haven’t had Mommy’s homemade pasta in so long.

what would you like for dinner tonight? Grandma can have it made just for you.”

hearing that, her eyes darted around before she whispered, “Grandma, Daddy’s coming home tonight. I want to go home for

a while. But knowing how attached Jasmine had become

much of

pretended otherwise, serving Helena some food. “It’s okay. I’ll stay here with