Divorce Time

Chapter 216

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The kids getting along well with him, that seemed pretty normal.

Besides, she noticed how other parents, when watching their spouse play games with their kids, would laugh heartily or clap in encouragement when things went well, and get anxious when they didn’t.

You could really feel the unity among them.

But when it came to Charlene…

Sure, Charlene had a smile on her face when she was with her child and playing games, but there was something different about it. It was like there was a gap between her and her husband and daughter.

Thinking back to the last parent–teacher meeting, it was clear that Charlene’s daughter had a strong bond with that other woman. So, Charlene feeling a bit left out of her husband and daughter’s world seemed kind of understandable.

Any parent would feel uneasy if their child got close to the person who disrupted their marriage, right?

With that thought, she realized Charlene must be feeling pretty down. But looking at Charlene, she just couldn’t figure out the right way to offer comfort.

Charlene caught the glimpse of pity and concern in her eyes. Charlene knew she probably had a hint of what was going on. She gave a small smile.

The hardest times had already passed for her. She understood that Vesta was busy, and that’s why Thorne and Jasmine asked her to join the event.

So today, yes, she did feel a bit like an outsider.

then, Thorne and Jasmine

Charlene sent it to both her and Thorne, saying, “I’ve sent it to you, you can watch it on your tablet.”

Jasmine replied, “Okay.”

games, the parent–child activities wrapped up.

won two championship trophies.

trophies in hand, Jasmine asked Thorne to

several shots

can you take some of me and Dad too?”

Charlene nodded, “Sure.”

or five photos of Jasmine with Thorne as she

about I take some of you and Minnie too?”

Mom,” Jasmine

“Alright.”

and clicked photos

done, Charlene retrieved her phone, which soon started

a call from

call,” Charlene

Jasmine

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“Alright,” Thorne added.

When she returned, she saw. Thorne and Jasmine seemingly on