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.

Jasmine stayed over

and Carl dutifully stayed in

word, Jasmine busied herself downstairs or sat quietly beside Charlene, not

was then that Thorne finally messaged Charlene, saying he’d send someone over soon to pick up Jasmine.

Charlene didn’t respond.

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

Charlene just nodded.

and said, “Mom, Dad says he’s taking

to me. If you want to

“Alright!”

Thorne sent to pick up Jasmine

Jasmine was leaving, felt a tinge of reluctance. As she always did, she

“I thought he was more generous than this. Who knew? Just two days, and he’s

Charlene’s response, heading back inside with

rang.

met with Thorne’s lawyer I have the new agreement. The additional properties are worth about

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replied, “Okay, got