Divorce Time

Chapter 97

Granger glanced at Thorne, hesitated for a moment, and then accepted the gesture. “Thanks, man.”

They clinked their glasses together, sipping on their drinks as they delved into conversation.

Suddenly, Thorne gave Granger a longer look than usual.

Granger met his gaze and asked, “What’s up?”

Moran chimed in, “You seem… off today.”

A smile cracked on Thorne’s face, silently agreeing with Moran’s observation.

Granger remained unfazed, casually responding, “Do I?”

Moran raised an eyebrow. “Don’t you?” he said.

Granger took a leisure sip of his drink, choosing not to answer.

that moment, some folks came over to greet them.

After they left, Granger glanced at the time, worried Daisy might be getting hungry. Just as he was about to check on her, Daisy and Jasmine returned.

Daisy asked, “Uncle, can I have some of those cupcakes over there?”

Being prone to allergies, Daisy had a restricted diet, so Granger said, “You sit here, I’ll get it for you.”

“Okay.”

on the other hand, was used to fending for herself and didn’t have dietary restrictions. She

ruffled her hair, replying, “I’m good,

snacks, Vesta shared

accepted. “Thanks, Ms. Hawkins.”

to Jasmine. “Minnie, isn’t

room fell silent

shook her head.

don’t

shook her head again. “No, I do have

“Oh…”

being handed out, and Daisy took a

them.

Jasmine felt compelled to ask, “Daisy, could you share one with me? I’d like to give it to Ms.

I wanted to give

with Jasmine, “Today, my uncle and a lady took me to fly kites, we went fishing, rode bikes,

adults, who hadn’t been paying much attention to the kids‘ conversation, now turned

prodded, “Granger, what’s going on? Or should I say, what’s already going on?” Getting more excited, he didn’t wait for Granger to respond, adding, “When did

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Aght, Thorne!”

but kept his eyes on Granger, curious