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

neglected her and Irma scolded him

in resignation, “You’re always

just smiled, saying nothing.

indifferent, and his expression was unchanged

getting late. It was

hasn’t had dinner with Great–grandma in

nodded obediently. “Okay.”

girl,” Irma said, glancing meaningfully at Thorne,

was trying to play matchmaker with her and Thorne again. She didn’t look for Thorne’s reaction but followed Irma into the

from the corner of her eye that Thorne had pulled out the chair beside her

the meal was served, she

didn’t look at Thorne, saying, “No need,

her favorite stir–fried meat

paused, “Thank

said nothing.

a single dish