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.

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

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

and the custody decision favoring Thorne, was out of

Jasmine’s concerns, Granger inquired, “What happened?”

worries about her mom not answering her calls.

knew Jasmine was in the dark about

words, eventually saying, “Your mom probably didn’t mean to miss

“Yeah, dad

silent, not knowing what

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

again,

of Jasmine had taken a toll on her. He worried that asking her to

up his work, Thorne called

location, Thorne drove over

“Daddy!”

of Thorne lifted Jasmine’s spirits like no other.

leaving his coat in the car and dressed in a sleek suit, bent down to lift her into his

“Did you have fun with Granger