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.”

was changing the subject to avoid

Irma scolded him on her behalf, she would find

“You’re always taking his

smiled, saying nothing.

was unchanged despite her

late. It was time to eat.

had dinner with Great–grandma

obediently. “Okay.”

good girl,” Irma said, glancing meaningfully at Thorne, the intention

Thorne again. She didn’t look for Thorne’s reaction

opposite Irma and Jasmine, she noticed from the corner of her eye that Thorne had pulled out the chair beside her and

Once the meal was served, she

didn’t look at Thorne, saying,

had served her favorite stir–fried meat on her plate.

paused, “Thank you.”

said

asked Thorne to serve Charlene, it wasn’t just for a single dish but