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.”

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

their bedroom still on. Thorne was

diverted her gaze and headed to the closet to grab her nightgown, then slipped into the bathroom to

she came out, Thorne was

Charlene sat at the edge of the bed, completing her skincare routine

worlds in the

her eyes open anymore. She put

in ages and thought it would be hard to fall asleep. She also half–expected Thorne to leave after finishing

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

Charlene was about to get up, she felt a warm breath near her ear and realized she was holding someghe. Stiffening, she

found herself snuggled up against Thorne, who was holding her tight with legs around her and sleeping deeply. They were so close that there was hardly any space between

the warmth of his chest and the strength of his arms, taking

a peaceful sleeper.

So, it seemed unlikely she had rolled into his arms unless Thorne > had grown used to sleeping with Vesta during their