Divorce Time

Chapter 102

Saving so, Irma shot a glance at her grandson, a look that said more than her words ever could.

Unfazed, her grandson didn’t need another nudge from Irma to start serving Charlene some food.

Charlene murmured a “Thanks.”

Irma went on about the bunch of vitamins she brought over for them, promising to pick some out for Charlene and Thorne after dinner to help them “recharge.”

* Charlene couldn’t really say no, so she just nodded away.

Back when she was younger, Irma really nailed down how to make the perfect soup. After dinner, she insisted on personally supervising the preparation of a special nourishing broth for Charlene and Thorne. When Charlene offered to help, Irma gently but firmly pushed her out of the kitchen.

So, Charlene found herself settling down on the couch.

Jasmine and Thorne were there too, each absorbed in their own world – one scrolling through her phone, the other fidgeting with a Rubik’s Cube.

The room was silent, the air filled with unspoken words.

Right then, Stewart messaged Charlene. She checked his message and replied immediately, so engrossed that she didn’t notice Irma coming out of the kitchen.

on the other hand, had already put away his

quickly put her phone down. “Grandma.”

else to say, so she sat next to Charlene and asked, “What’s keeping you busy?”

Just work stuff…”

could talk to him about work stuff. Or

stopped herself and didn’t mention that she had

and when he heard Irma speak, he also chose not to mention Charlene’s resignation–likely so Irma wouldn’t

changed the subject and suggested a walk

she was off to shower and rest,

Irma meant by staying

a bit away, he explained, “Grandma said she’ll be staying here for a while.”

Charlene was

Thorne said, “I’ll be in the study,” and

running down then, dragging Charlene upstairs to keep her company with the

with the prepared broth. “Ma’am, the broth is

bowl to Charlene, she added, “Lady Irma said

Charlene replied, taking the bowl.

Charlene made sure Jasmine got ready for bed,

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