Divorce Time

Chapter 123

Charlene subtly touched her nose and then, as if nothing had happened, dropped her hand and took a small step back, increasing the space between them.

Thorne seemed oblivious to her actions and, after opening the invitation, casually commented, “Her 70th birthday bash?”

Charlene simply nodded. She didn’t ask him if he was free like before, nor did she plead for him to make some time to attend. She just said, “Could you let my folks know for me?”

It was unclear if Thorne had noticed her lack of inquiry about his availability that evening.

He glanced at her, then set the invitation aside carelessly, saying, “Got it.”

Without another word, he turned and headed into the bathroom.

Charlene watched his retreating figure, put away the hairdryer, and then went to give Jasmine a bath in her room.

After bathing Jasmine and drying her hair, nearly an hour had passed.

Jasmine clung to her arm, snuggling close and asked if she could sleep with her that night.

the current state of things with Thorne, what was stopping her?

her things, and on her way out, informed Thorne, “I’m crashing in Minnie’s room

deep into his book, just hummed in response, neither asking questions nor raising

Jasmine off at school as per her request, Charlene headed

was drawing near, and with over a month consumed by work, Charlene

Snyder, asking her to

agreed upon hearing it

for Tiffany hadn’t

Charlene tried calling Tiffany. The call

of her, or any

on the phone could

for Irma, Charlene went through with all the

This

clear Tiffany was

She was merely following protocol.

the reason for her call and asking when she

Charlene didn’t wait for a reply, choosing instead to focus