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.

and Jasmine returned.

it to both her and Thorne, saying, “I’ve sent it to you, you can

Jasmine replied, “Okay.”

parent–child activities wrapped

had won two

trophies in hand, Jasmine asked Thorne to take

several shots

“Mom, can you take some of me and

Charlene nodded, “Sure.”

took four or five photos of Jasmine

“How about I take some of you and

come on, Mom,” Jasmine encouraged.

“Alright.”

her phone and clicked photos of her and

Charlene retrieved her phone, which soon started ringing.

was a call from Stewart.

take this call,” Charlene

Mom!” Jasmine

Chapter 21

“Alright,” Thorne added.

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