Divorce Time

Chapter 186

Thorne didn’t say much, just pulled out his phone and dialed Charlene.

Charlene saw the call but decided to disconnect.

Thorne paused for a moment, then remarked, “Looks like your mom didn’t pick up my call either.”

“She’s probably busy, didn’t you see?” Jasmine said. Otherwise, her mom would never miss her dad’s call..

“Maybe,” Thorne replied as he slipped into his suit jacket and grabbed a black trench coat. “I’m heading out. If you want to go out, you can ask the bodyguard to take you.”

“But I want mom to come with me…”

Even though she sometimes resented her mother’s nagging, there were moments she wished for her company.

Then, cupping her face, she asked, “Dad, are you visiting Ms. Hawkins at the hospital or heading back to the office?”

“Hospital first, then the office,” Thorne gently tapped on her forehead. “Off I go, have fun on your own.”

Jasmine murmured a disappointed, “Oh…”

After two more unreturned calls to Charlene, Jasmine resigned to having the bodyguard and Latonia accompany her out.

But without her favorite person, even skiing felt joyless, and it wasn’t long before she returned home, disheartened.

Leaving the hospital, Thorne made his way back to Henderson Group.

Moran showed

quipped, “Here to

Thorne could respond, Coy approached, saying,

him up,” Thorne

by Coy, Padgett entered Thorne’s guest reception room.

a firm handshake, Thorne gestured, “Please,

Charlene

Thorne acknowledged the

leaned in to check if Charlene had indeed signed.

exclaimed in surprise, “She

but remained expressionless, then turned his attention back to

discussion, he said, “The agreement involves a substantial number of properties and shares. It will take some time to handle

“Alright,” replied Padgett.

instructed Coy, “Coy, would you escort Mr. Padgett out?”

leaving Henderson Group, Padgett reached out to Charlene to update her on

will it take to finalize?”

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depends on Mr.

progress. progress.”

responded. “Thank you, Mr. Padgett.”

next day, she went to her job at

afternoon, while discussing work with Stewart,