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?”

and I have dinner plans. I’ll just read a bit more before heading out.”

family home. Once she was

arms, left her room, and headed downstairs, only to find her grandmother standing at the door

hurried over, “Grandma, you-”

she could finish, the sound of a car pulling up interrupted

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

“Ah!”

she bent

intended to run to Charlene, but seeing

“Have you eaten yet? Are

hungry,” Jasmine replied, stepping out of Helena’s embrace and tiptoeing over to

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

Thorne hadn’t personally brought Jasmine over.

had left the car door open, so the driver stepped out to

the next day, Jasmine didn’t stay up long. After a bath, she was tucked into bed.

sure she was snug under the covers, then

14:06

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