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.”

didn’t have dietary restrictions. She grabbed something to eat and even offered some to

hair, replying, “I’m good,

the kids sat munching on their snacks, Vesta shared some of her delicious finds with

“Thanks, Ms. Hawkins.”

looked up at Vesta and then over to Jasmine. “Minnie, isn’t this lady your mom?” she

room fell silent at

paused, then shook her head.

cautiously asked, “So, you don’t have a mom either?”

“No, I do have

“Oh…”

being handed out, and Daisy took a shine to a crystal keychain,

them.

Jasmine liked them as well. Seeing that Daisy had taken both, Jasmine felt compelled to ask, “Daisy, could you share one with me? I’d like to give it to Ms.

I wanted to give one to my new friend…”

a lady took me to fly kites, we went fishing, rode

much attention to the kids‘ conversation,

what’s already going on?” Getting more excited, he didn’t wait for Granger to respond, adding,

08:40

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Aght, Thorne!”

smiled but kept his eyes on Granger, curious about his