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

“No need. I can take care

“Okay then…”

a bit more chatting, they ended the

Thorne returned

him, Jasmine said, “Dad,” and before Thorne could even respond, she hurriedly added, “Dad, Mommy hurt her ankle and

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

looked up, surprised. “Dad, how did you know? Did

Thorne replied, “No, but I saw it with

Jasmine paused, “You were there when

“Yes.”

remember something, “Oh, right, Mommy works at Dad’s company, so Dad saw

“Mom doesn’t work

puzzled, “So, where does

a place she

Oh…”

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Thorne stood up, ruffled Jasmine’s hair, and

Jasmine acknowledged, “Okay.”

8 pm, Stewart returned with

Charlene asked, “How

implied she wanted to reimburse

the couch, Stewart responded,

puzzled. “How did you pick up the