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.”

are you staying? We’ll find time to visit

need. I can take care of myself. Just focus on your

“Okay then…”

a bit more chatting, they ended the call.

Thorne returned

respond, she hurriedly added, “Dad,

high–quality suit

did you know? Did Mommy

of water from Latonia, Thorne replied, “No, but I saw it with my own eyes.

“You were there when

“Yes.”

works at Dad’s company, so Dad saw it when she got hurt,

“Mom doesn’t work at my

up, puzzled, “So, where does

place she likes.”

Oh…”

08:37

hapter 78

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

Jasmine acknowledged, “Okay.”

Stewart returned with Charlene’s car.

Charlene asked, “How much was the repair bill?”

she wanted to reimburse him.

on the couch, Stewart responded, “How would

puzzled. “How did you pick up the car without