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.”

asked her to stay, staying in their

Jasmine’s room and found the light in their bedroom still on. Thorne was sitting by

looked up when she walked in. Charlene quickly diverted her gaze and headed to the

out, Thorne was still

Charlene sat at the edge of the bed, completing her skincare routine before settling in with a book, considering it

up in their worlds in the bedroom without

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

fall asleep. She also half–expected Thorne to leave after finishing his work to be

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

her ear and realized she was holding someghe. Stiffening, she

her eyes and found herself snuggled up against Thorne, who was holding her tight with legs around her and sleeping deeply. They were so close

the warmth of his chest and the strength of

a peaceful sleeper.

it seemed unlikely she had rolled into his arms unless