Divorce Time

Chapter 271

Seated across from the Henderson family, the new guests had only just arrived, still taking in their surroundings and the people around them. It was their first time laying eyes on Jasmine.

One of them couldn’t help but remark, “I can’t believe Thorne’s kids are this grown. Does that mean Thorne got hitched ages ago?”

Rumors had been swirling lately that Thorne had children, but they’d dismissed them as mere gossip. Now, seeing it firsthand, they realized the truth of it.

Thorne took a sip of his coffee, nodding affirmatively. The others chuckled awkwardly. They had brought their daughter along today, hoping for an introduction, maybe even a match. But Thorne was already married, it seemed.

Their daughter was lovely, gentle, and quiet, but Thorne hadn’t spared her a glance the entire time they’d been there, a solid half–hour. Clearly, he wasn’t interested, and perhaps even if he were single, their daughter might not have stood a chance.

Meanwhile, over at the arcade, Granger and Daisy had played for over an hour before leaving due to prior commitments.

done; she planned to review the latest sections later, then send it over to Kenton

in thought, she was immersed in a VR game, oblivious to someone exiting

her.

her playing alone, chuckled to herself, and turned away, heading out.

She dashed upstairs, surprised to find Rhoda there. “Mom, weren’t you supposed to

I just finished shopping and thought

Thorne had bought for Maureen. Ever since the Hawkins

close, so she too found herself visiting often, as if it were

Auntie, Vesta,