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.

of things with

her way out, informed Thorne, “I’m

his book, just hummed in response, neither asking

day, after breakfast and dropping Jasmine off at school as per her request, Charlene

was drawing near, and with over a month consumed by work, Charlene hadn’t yet found the time to buy her a

Connie Snyder, asking her to come shopping for a birthday present

immediately agreed upon hearing it was for

invitation for Tiffany hadn’t

calling Tiffany. The call

Tiffany wasn’t fond of her, or any of the Ross

silence on the phone could

respect for Irma, Charlene went through with all the necessary

This time, the call was deliberately

clear Tiffany was avoiding

wasn’t bothered. She was

the reason for her call and asking when she might be free

Charlene didn’t wait for a