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.”

said, “It’s been a while since you’ve been

come visit. When I got

fever.”

Irma came up, relieved to see Charlene 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

her room was too stuffy, Charlene

see Jasmine, so

bit to eat earlier. Couldn’t drink much, we’ll try again later.”

soup passed by the butler, blowing on

a new message. Perhaps to keep her from seeing, he angled his body away

continued her soup in

“Can’t whatever it is wait until after

sec,” Thorne

was soon finished.

a few more sips?” Irma

declined, standing up, “No,

Thorne had turned slightly, Charlene inadvertently caught a glimpse of him texting