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.”

it and

Thorne called again.

ignored it and turned

back on, there was another unread message from Thorne: “Are you at the Ross place?”

a few words, Charlene understood he was implying he’d show up at the Ross house if she

texted back, “What time

an hour

didn’t respond again.

Jasmine called.

and Jasmine immediately asked, “Mom, why aren’t

dad had said her mom would be back in time for the school event tomorrow, but it was already after nine and there was still no sign of her…

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

surprised by this arrangement

some rest,

“I know, Mom.”

let Stewart know she’d be in

Monday morning, she arrived at Jasmine’s school

09.14

Chapter 212

Jasmine stood beside Thorne, waving excitedly when she

and Thorne greeted her, “You made