Divorce Time

Chapter 192

Jasmine nodded in agreement, “Okay.”

All she wanted was not to be left alone.

Thorne made a quick call to Granger, asking him if he could take Jasmine out for the day.

Granger was on board, “Sure thing.”

Come Saturday, Granger took Jasmine and Daisy to the local amusement park.

There were attractions aplenty, from the whimsical to the adrenaline–pumping. Yet, for all the variety, Jasmine seemed disinterested, a shadow of her usually lively self.

It was clear something was weighing on her mind.

Granger returned with ice creams for her and Daisy, handing one to each.

poking at her face, which reminded him of Charlene, he asked, “Minnie, not feeling up to it today?”

As she gently swung back and forth, Jasmine licked her ice cream and whispered, “I kinda miss my mom.”

Back when they lived abroad, it wasn’t unusual for months to pass without seeing her mom. But, her mom would call every day, video chat even.

mom had been busy, yet she’d still answer Jasmine’s calls every few days and make it a point to cook

This

Thorne and the custody decision favoring Thorne, was out of

concerns, Granger inquired, “What

worries about her mom not answering her

knew Jasmine was in the

himself at a loss for words, eventually saying, “Your mom probably didn’t mean to miss your

dad said the same.”

not knowing what

But my uncle says she’s busy as well. Adults are always caught up in something. It’ll

nodded again, “Okay.”

because she was busy, but because he feared the divorce and losing custody of Jasmine had taken a toll on her. He worried that asking her to spend time with Daisy might bring back painful memories and worsen

wrapping up his work, Thorne called Granger, “Where are you

drove over to meet them.

“Daddy!”

Thorne lifted Jasmine’s spirits like no

dressed in a sleek

you have fun with Granger and