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?”

I have dinner

paper at the Ross family home. Once she was sure it was perfect, she

to find her grandmother standing at the door

frowned and hurried over,

sound of a car pulling up interrupted

the door, she saw a vehicle drive into the

“Ah!”

she bent down to embrace

but seeing Helena’s open arms, she hugged

eaten yet?

ate with Dad, so I’m not hungry,” Jasmine replied, stepping out of Helena’s embrace and tiptoeing over to Charlene, “Mom, carry me!”

her up, maintaining her smile even as the faint scent of perfume wafted from

hadn’t personally brought

to close it, nodding a greeting at Charlene and Helena before driving

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

was snug under the covers, then picked up her phone and

14:06

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