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.

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

went unanswered. This was uncharted territory for them.

and Thorne and the custody decision favoring Thorne, was out of the loop on the current

Granger inquired, “What happened?”

her mom

Jasmine was in the dark about

saying, “Your mom probably didn’t

dad

fell silent, not knowing

upset, chimed in, “I miss my aunt too. But my uncle says she’s busy as well. Adults are always

nodded again,

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 her mood.

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

location, Thorne drove over to meet them.

“Daddy!”

sight of Thorne lifted Jasmine’s

in a sleek

asking, “Did you have fun with Granger and