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.

had

her phone

sighed. “You all…” She didn’t know what else to say, so she sat

Just work stuff…”

pointing at Thorne, “You could talk to him about work stuff. Or

stopped herself and didn’t mention that she had

also chose not to mention Charlene’s resignation–likely so

the subject and suggested a walk

walk, Irma announced she was off to shower and rest,

was about to agree when she realized what Irma

her confusion and, once Irma was a bit away, he explained, “Grandma said she’ll be staying here for a while.”

was taken aback.

“I’ll be in the

to keep her company with the

hour with Jasmine, Latonia came with the prepared broth. “Ma’am,

Irma

Charlene replied, taking the bowl.

got ready for bed, considering Irma’s stay meant she couldn’t

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