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

the master bedroom, gathered her things, and on her way out, informed Thorne, “I’m crashing in Minnie’s room tonight.”

just hummed in response, neither

school

birthday was drawing near, and with over a month consumed by work, Charlene hadn’t yet found

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

it was for

invitation for Tiffany hadn’t been sent

Charlene tried calling Tiffany. The call went

or any of the Ross family,

on the phone could very well

Charlene went through with all

the call naturally ended, Charlene dialed again. This time,

clear Tiffany was avoiding her calls.

wasn’t bothered. She was merely following protocol.

explaining the reason for her call and asking when

a reply, choosing instead to focus on her tasks.