Divorce Time

Chapter 214

Jasmine ran excitedly towards Charlene, her little hand raised for a high–five. “Mom, we did it! We won!”

Charlene grinned, giving her daughter a high–five. “Yeah, we sure did.”

Thorne walked over, a smile playing on his lips. “Did you get it all on camera?”

“Yep,” Charlene replied, sending the video to him with a quick tap on her phone.

After the thrill of musical chairs, it was time to tackle the next adventure: the unstoppable wheel of fun.

The rules were simple: four families formed a team, each member stepping and spinning the hula hoop tape as they moved forward. The first team to reach the finish line would claim victory.

Thorne turned to Charlene. “You want to join this round?”

Jasmine nodded eagerly. “Yeah, Mom, come with me!”

Charlene was game. “Sure thing.”

As the game was about to start, Charlene glanced at her purse. She hesitated for a moment before Thorne reached out his hand. “I can hold that for you.”

“…Thanks,” Charlene said, handing it over.

For many couples, a husband carrying his wife’s bag was pretty common. But for them, this was the first time Thorne had ever held her purse.

wondered if he’d ever carried a bag

dressed as formally as usual, but with his straight black coat, he somehow looked

quickly looked away.

game was all about teamwork

ahead as

sweater, following

noticed Thorne filming them with his phone, her laughter

front of them, and though Charlene was aware of his presence,

Thorne’s calm instruction from the side. “Keep your eyes on

with a cheerful, “Got

Charlene filmed Thorne and Jasmine, she stood still, capturing

game movements.

and Jasmine, moved backward with them, keeping

the game

to Thorne. “Dad, that was so fun!

Thorne smiled. “Absolutely.”

took her purse

heard the familiar ping of a message notification from her

her purse, she found that Thorne

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