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.

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

was quick to decline, “Grandma, I’ve got plans with

then,” Irma

with her, visibly relaxed. As they prepared to leave,

care, see you,” Charlene replied.

she dialed up Stewart and got straight to the point, “I’m considering divorcing Thorne. He just handed me a divorce agreement, trying to settle with some assets. I want a lawyer

hide his excitement, “I’ll get you a top–notch attorney right

away!”

a smile,

she drove back to

and Thorne were still with Vesta, while

he told Granger, who was currently out of

dead in his tracks, exclaiming, “What?

Moran retorted, adding, “And Thorne isn’t even discussing custody of Minnie

Granger cut him off, “I’ve got another call to make,” and hung