Divorce Time

Chapter 272

They had known about this for quite some time.

Yet when Leah mentioned it, Rhoda couldn’t help but laugh with genuine delight.

Vesta, on the other hand, remained engrossed in her book, her face betraying no emotion.

Maureen was much the same.

It seemed as though Charlene was no longer worth their concern.

Sensing Leah’s desire to continue, Maureen spoke calmly, “Leah, your cousin is studying. Let’s not disturb her.”

“Oh…”

Leah observed her cousin Vesta’s intense focus and remarked, “Didn’t the teacher arrive this morning? It’s past five in the evening now, and she’s still studying. Just watching her makes me feel tired. Aren’t you exhausted, cousin?”

Rhoda chimed in, “Of course, she’s tired. But your cousin is destined for great things. I’ve always told you to learn from her, but you never listen.”

Then, with a warm smile, she added, “But Vesta, while hard work is important, you should take a break. Why not come and grab a bite?”

Vesta replied, “No need, Thorne and I have dinner plans. I’ll just read a bit more before heading out.”

spent over three hours revising her paper at the Ross family home.

left her room, and headed downstairs, only to find her grandmother standing at the door in the chilly winter air, apparently waiting for someone.

frowned and hurried over, “Grandma,

of a car

she reached the door, she saw a vehicle drive into the courtyard. Jasmine quickly hopped out, running towards them, “Mom,

“Ah!”

twinkled with joy as she bent down

Charlene, but seeing Helena’s open arms, she

asked, “Have you eaten

just ate with Dad, so I’m not hungry,” Jasmine replied, stepping out of Helena’s embrace

down to pick her up, maintaining her smile even as

personally brought Jasmine

car door open, so the driver stepped out to close it, nodding a greeting at

day, Jasmine didn’t stay up long. After a bath,

covers, then picked up

14:06

Chapter 24