Divorce Time

Chapter 255

Charlene and Nadine were grabbing lunch when Charlene decided to buy some movie tickets.

After they finished their meal, they caught the movie and then did a bit of shopping.

While Nadine tried on some clothes and Carl went off to check out some collectibles, Charlene turned to Jasmine and said, “Your mom will drop you home later.”

“Home?” Jasmine, sitting beside her, replied, “I’m not going home. I’m staying at Grandma’s for another night. I’ll head back tomorrow evening.”

Charlene took a sip of her water and said, “Tommy and Max have been hanging out with you all day. They need to buckle down and do their homework tomorrow. You might distract them at the Smiths‘ place.”

“I don’t need them to entertain me. I can play on my tablet by myself,” Jasmine insisted.

Charlene didn’t push the issue further but found a moment to text Thorne, asking him to arrange for Jasmine to be picked up a little later.

Thorne seemed busy and didn’t reply for quite a while.

After Nadine finished shopping, they wandered around a bit more before heading back to the Smiths‘.

Helena and Vernon were truly happy to see Jasmine. They genuinely doted on her.

Jasmine, with her charming demeanor, made sure to sweet–talk them. After dinner, she joined Helena for a walk, leaving Helena utterly delighted.

Still, no word from Thorne.

stayed over

day, Nadine and Carl dutifully stayed in their rooms to tackle their homework.

her word, Jasmine busied herself downstairs or sat

Charlene, saying he’d send someone over soon to pick

Charlene didn’t respond.

few moments later, Jasmine’s phone rang. She turned to Charlene

Charlene just nodded.

up and said, “Mom, Dad

to me. If you want to go, then go

“Alright!”

later, the car Thorne sent to pick up

a tinge of reluctance. As she always did, she packed plenty of goodies for Jasmine to

more generous than this. Who knew? Just two days, and he’s in a rush to have her

heading back inside with a mix of

Charlene’s phone rang.

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Chapter 25

“Okay,