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.

current state of things with Thorne, what was stopping

the master bedroom, gathered her things, and on her

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

Jasmine off at school as per her

month consumed by work, Charlene hadn’t yet found the time to buy her

asking her to

it was for

Tiffany hadn’t been sent

up, Charlene tried calling Tiffany. The call went through, but no

fond of her, or any of the Ross family, for that

on the phone could very

out of respect for Irma, Charlene went through with all the necessary steps.

This time, the call was deliberately

was clear Tiffany was avoiding her calls.

She was

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

for a reply, choosing instead to focus on