Divorce Time

Chapter 212

Charlene said, “See you next time,” before driving off without a glance back.

Once she returned to the Ross household, Charlene headed upstairs while Carl and Helena Ross chatted about the day’s events downstairs.

When Helena learned that Charlene had plans with Granger, she was taken aback. After all, Granger was a childhood friend of Thorne’s, and Charlene had barely interacted with him before. How did this sudden

connection come about?

Vernon Ross chimed in, “That explains why the Harden family suddenly approached me for business recently, and why Granger’s been so friendly. So it’s true then…”

Maisie remarked, “It does sound like something’s up, doesn’t it?”

Helena, who knows Charlene well, mentioned, “Charlene isn’t officially divorced yet. I don’t think she’s looking for anything serious. Let’s just see how things unfold and not meddle too much.”

“Got it,” they all agreed.

The next morning, Charlene woke up at the Ross household. She was just finishing her breakfast when her phone buzzed.

It was Thorne calling.

Charlene saw the call but decided not to answer.

Shortly after, a text from Thorne came through: “Minnie’s school has a parent–child event tomorrow. Make sure you’re there.”

read it and replied,

Thorne called again.

turned her phone off.

was another unread message from Thorne: “Are you

he was implying he’d show up at the

back, “What time does it start?”

an

respond

Jasmine called.

answered, and Jasmine immediately asked, “Mom,

be back in time for the school event tomorrow,

“Mom’s not coming home tonight, but I’ll

by this arrangement but

urged, “Get some rest, sweetheart.”

“I know, Mom.”

be in late to work

at Jasmine’s school

09.14

Chapter 212

Jasmine stood beside Thorne, waving excitedly when she saw her.

walked over, and Thorne greeted