Divorce Time

Chapter 181

Irma couldn’t help but notice that Charlene wasn’t as forward with Thorne as she used to be.

With a heavy sigh, she shot Thorne a pointed look and said, “It’s all Thorne’s fault, isn’t it?”

“After all the effort Charlene put in, and he barely gave her the time of day. Wouldn’t that cool anyone’s heels?”

Thorne responded with just a faint smile, choosing to remain silent. Charlene, on her part, was content to stay quiet too, concentrating on her meal instead of joining the conversation.

Before dinner was over, Thorne received a call and excused himself to take it, returning shortly after.

After they finished eating, he told Irma, “I’ve got to run. Something’s come up.”

Jasmine, ever so sharp, guessed the call might have been from Vesta.

“I want to go check on her too,” she said, “Dad, can I come with you?”

Sure,” Thorne agreed.

suggested, “Why don’t you take Charlene along as well? It’s Saturday tomorrow, a little

“Grandma, I’ve got

Irma

possibility of Charlene staying with her, visibly relaxed. As they prepared to leave, she turned to Charlene and said, “Bye, Mom.”

see you,”

left in her own vehicle. Once she was a safe distance from the family home, she dialed up Stewart and got straight to the point, “I’m considering

himself, couldn’t hide his excitement, “I’ll

away!”

a

drove back to

with Vesta, while Moran stepped out

Granger,

tracks, exclaiming, “What? Are you

adding, “And Thorne isn’t even discussing

Moran could continue, Granger cut him off, “I’ve got another call to make,” and hung up without waiting