Divorce Time

Chapter 285

Given the current situation, it’s likely that Jasmine will be spending New Year with the Henderson family.

Helena felt a twinge of sadness at the thought of Jasmine being away and also felt sorry for Charlene.

Charlene, however, remained composed and reassured Helena, saying, “Grandma, I’m alright. As long as Minnie is happy, that’s what matters.”

Helena suspected Charlene was just putting on a brave face to keep her from worrying.

With a quiet sigh, Helena decided not to press the matter further

After breakfast, Charlene and Maisie headed out to do some last–minute New Year shopping.

The shopping district was decked out with festive lights, and familiar carols filled the air, creating a strong holiday spirit.

Maisie and the others had already done a round of shopping, so this trip was more about tying up loose ends.

Children on the street were already donning festive sweaters and holding adorable little Santa lanterns.

Charlene paused, watching a little girl skipping along the street. It reminded her of the New Year outfits she used to buy for Jasmine before she left with Thorne overseas.

Jasmine used to adore those outfits and the little lanterns.

favorite toys. She could spend hours playing with

two

left, she spent one New Year abroad with Thorne.

she returned home. But she no longer took joy in these festive traditions. She found them tacky and refused to

her. She tried picking out different things, but Jasmine

Charlene thought it was a matter of taste, but eventually realized Jasmine

the memories and caught up with Helena

her to pick up some fireworks for New Year’s Eve

smiled, and replied, “Sure.”

her marriage to Thorne, he was rarely at Starfall, even

him, she always went back to Henderson Mansion with

on it, she realized it had been seven years since

home.

away, ready to

was Stewart

of fancy fireworks and

didn’t stand on ceremony

it, Stewart was planning to send plenty, so she decided not to buy any more.

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