Divorce Time

Chapter 89

wenty minutes later, Thorne and Jasmine arrived.

Irma didn’t glance at Thorne but warmly beckoned Jasmine with a smile, saying, “Here, my darling Minnie”

“Great–grandma.” Jasmine ran toward Irma, who hugged her and ruffled her hair before she went to Charlene. “Mommy.”

“Sweetie.” As Charlene hugged Jasmine, she detected a faint scent of the perfume that Vesta had been wearing earlier on her clothes. She didn’t voice her thoughts but gently pushed her away.

Thorne sat down beside Irma, handing her a box. “A peace offering”

It was Irma’s favorite type of iced tea, rare in the market and worth its weight in gold. Irma knew he apologized for missing the last trip to Sapphire Springs Resort.

She huffed, “Thinking of gifts for me, but what about Charlene? Have you prepared a peace offering for her?”

Thorne smiled, not saying a word, but glanced at Charlene. It was just a glance devoid of any other emotion.

Irma was ready to stick up for Charlene, hoping Thorne would pay her more attention. But for Charlene, it didn’t really matter anymore.

She didn’t look at Thorne, smiling, and said, “Irma, the food’s getting cold. Let’s eat.”

Charlene was changing the subject to avoid

scolded him on her behalf, she would find

in resignation, “You’re

smiled, saying

was unchanged despite her defending

It

stood up, taking Jasmine by the hand. “Minnie hasn’t had dinner with Great–grandma in a long time. Will you sit

nodded obediently. “Okay.”

a good girl,” Irma said, glancing meaningfully at Thorne,

play matchmaker with her and Thorne again. She didn’t look

her eye that Thorne had pulled

somewhat satisfied. Once the meal was served, she told Thorne, “Serve Charlene

saying, “No

served her favorite stir–fried meat

paused, “Thank

said nothing.

Charlene, it wasn’t just for a single dish but to take care of her