Divorce Time

Chapter 78

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Charlene instinctively declined. “No need to trouble you. I can pick it up myself.”

Her refusal was quick and decisive, leaving a brief silence on the other end.

Charlene asked, “Mr. Harden?”

“Fine, I’ll send you the contact details for the garage shortly.”

“Thanks, appreciate it.”

Granger didn’t respond, simply ending the call.

With her foot injured, Charlene couldn’t pick up her car. After some thought, she decided to ask Stewart for help.

Stewart agreed to bring her car back once he finished his commitments.

That evening, after ordering pizza for dinner, Charlene received a call from Jasmine, inquiring when she’d come home.

Charlene explained straightforwardly, “Sweetie, I sprained my ankle, and it’s difficult to walk, so I’m staying out to recover. You should head to bed early.”

Jasmine was immediately worried when she heard about the injury. “What? Mommy, you hurt your ankle? Is it really bad? Does it hurt?”

“It hurts, but it’s not severe. I’ll be better in a few days.”

“Okay.”

by Charlene’s words, Jasmine still wanted to ensure she was okay, “So, where are you staying? We’ll find time to visit you tomorrow when Dad gets home.”

quickly dismissed the idea. “No need. I can take care of myself.

“Okay then…”

chatting, they ended

returned home.

before Thorne could even respond, she hurriedly added, “Dad, Mommy hurt her

with a “Hmm.” He took off his high–quality suit jacket, handed it to the housekeeper, and mentioned,

how did you know? Did Mommy tell

Latonia, Thorne replied, “No, but I saw it

“You were there when Mommy got

“Yes.”

at Dad’s company, so Dad saw it when she got hurt, right?”

“Mom

up, puzzled, “So, where does Mommy

place

Oh…”

08:37

hapter 78

Thorne stood up, ruffled Jasmine’s hair, and advised, “Get

Jasmine acknowledged, “Okay.”

pm, Stewart returned with Charlene’s car.

taking over the keys, Charlene asked, “How much was the repair

she wanted to reimburse him.

Stewart

did you pick up the car