Divorce Time

Chapter 90

Charlene helped Jasmine into her pajamas after a warm shower and was drying Jasmine’s hair. Jasmine watched Charlene’s focused face in silence, suddenly realizing that Charlene had become unusually quiet. It used to be that Charlene would fill their time with endless chatter.

Catching Jasmine’s thoughtful gaze, Charlene asked, “What’s on your mind, love?”

Jasmine shook her head. “Nothing.”

Maybe she was overthinking things. Or perhaps Charlene had something on her mind and didn’t feel like talking.

Once her hair was dry, Jasmine tumbled on her bed and asked, “Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?”

Charlene paused, then asked, “Do you want me to stay with you tonight, sweetie?”

“I don’t mind either way. But you haven’t slept with Dad for a while. Don’t you want to sleep with him tonight?”

‘ll head back in a bit.”

papers with Thorne yet. If Jasmine hadn’t asked her to stay, staying in their room could stir

their bedroom still on. Thorne was sitting by the desk, busy

the closet to grab her

came out, Thorne was still

completing her skincare routine before settling in with a book, considering it was still early.

up in their worlds in the bedroom without exchanging.

anymore. She put her book away, turned off her bedside lamp,

and Thorne hadn’t shared a bed in ages and thought it would be hard to fall asleep. She also half–expected Thorne to leave

drifted off, the soft clicking of the keyboard lulling her to sleep. She slept surprisingly well, feeling cozy and warm

she felt a warm breath near her ear and realized she was holding someghe. Stiffening, she quickly became fully

up against Thorne, who was holding her tight with legs around her

the strength of his arms,

a peaceful sleeper.

on the edge, thinking that even if she and Thorne were in the same bed, there would be a gap between them. So, it