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.”

head, Terence replied, “Oh, good, good.”

a while since

visit. When I got here, granny told

fever.”

looking better, “The soup’s ready in the kitchen. Ableson said you could have some. Shall we go down together, or do you want Thorne to bring it up for

was too stuffy, Charlene opted to go downstairs and spend time with the family.

so he asked, “Where’s

responded, “She had a bit to eat earlier. Couldn’t drink

the bowl of soup passed by the butler, blowing on it

sat beside her, his phone buzzing with a new message. Perhaps to keep her from seeing, he angled his body away slightly,

her soup in silence.

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

sec,”

soup was soon finished.

few more sips?” Irma suggested.

standing up, “No, I’m full.”

inadvertently caught a glimpse of him