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

Thorne called again.

turned her

was another unread message from Thorne: “Are you

implying he’d show up at the Ross house if she

Charlene texted back, “What time does it start?”

over half an hour to reply,

respond

evening, Jasmine

answered, and Jasmine immediately asked, “Mom, why

school event tomorrow, but it was already after nine and there was

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

surprised by this arrangement but replied, “Oh… okay.”

urged, “Get some rest,

“I know, Mom.”

let Stewart know she’d be in late to work the next day.

she arrived at Jasmine’s school

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waving excitedly

walked over, and Thorne greeted her, “You made it?”