Divorce Time

Chapter 171

In the divorce agreement, she made it crystal clear she wanted nothing.

No splitting of assets or custody battle over Jasmine, she figured he’d promptly have her sign the divorce

papers.

But since she left the agreement and returned home, about three months had passed without a peep from him. As Charlene was about to bring this up, a knock sounded at the door.

Then, Terence Henderson’s voice echoed, “Charlene, heard you were under the weather. Feeling any better?”

Before Charlene could respond, Thorne called out, “Come in.”

The door had been left ajar, given the foot traffic earlier.

Following Thorne’s invitation, Terence stepped in, greeting his brother first, “Hey.”

Thorne grunted an acknowledgment.

Terence’s gaze landed on Charlene. Their interactions had been few, and knowing he was concerned but unsure what to say, she broke the silence, “I’m much better now.”

replied, “Oh, good, good.”

a while

I missed the food here, so I decided to come visit. When I got here,

fever.”

kitchen. Ableson said you could have some. Shall we go down together, or do you want Thorne to bring it up for you?”

feeling her room was too stuffy, Charlene opted to go downstairs and spend time with the

didn’t see Jasmine, so he asked, “Where’s Minnie?”

a bit to eat earlier. Couldn’t drink much, we’ll try

the butler, blowing on it gently

Perhaps to keep her from seeing, he angled

continued her soup in

Thorne’s distraction, chided, “Can’t whatever it

a sec,” Thorne replied.

soup was soon finished.

a few more sips?” Irma

standing up, “No,

Charlene inadvertently caught a glimpse of him texting Vesta, seemingly explaining