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.

every few days and make it a point to cook for her when she was

now, Jasmine’s calls went unanswered. This was uncharted territory for

and the custody decision favoring Thorne, was out of the

Granger

worries about her mom not answering her calls.

was in the dark about

loss for words, eventually saying, “Your mom probably didn’t mean to miss your calls. She’s just caught up with work right

dad

fell silent, not knowing what else to

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

again, “Okay.”

and losing custody of Jasmine had taken a toll on

his work, Thorne called Granger, “Where are you guys?”

drove

“Daddy!”

the sight of Thorne lifted Jasmine’s

the car and dressed in a sleek suit, bent down to

asking, “Did you have fun with Granger and Daisy