Divorce Time

Chapter 287

“Dad, Ms. Hawkins!”

As soon as they stepped out of the airport, Jasmine spotted Thorne and Vesta, She quickly let go of Latonia’s hand and dashed toward them, launching herself into their arms.

Inside the car, Jasmine rummaged through her backpack, pulling out quirky little trinkets she’d picked up during her travels to show Vesta and Thorne,

“Dad, Ms. Hawkins, I got you guys some gifts!”

Vesta accepted them, gently ruffling Jasmine’s hair with a smile. “Thank you, Minnie

Today was the day Irma was discharged from the hospital, so Thorne and Jasmine were headed back to the family home for dinner.

After leaving the airport and dropping Vesta off at her place, Thorne instructed the driver to turn the car towards the family estate.

In the car, Thorne was busy with work.

Jasmine didn’t bother him, keeping herself entertained with her own thoughts.

Once they reached the family estate, Jasmine jumped out of the car, her backpack bouncing as she ran towards the house, calling out, “Mom, Mom!”

Thorne packed up his laptop and got out of the car, responding leisurely, “Your mom’s not here.”

Jasmine stopped in her tracks, turning back to him with a puzzled expression. “Huh? Mom’s not here?”

“That’s right.”

busy with work?”

her hair. “Maybe you could give her a

“Oh…”

calling her

felt different. Even though her dad and Ms. Hawkins called and video–chatted

a foreign country, she missed her mom the most.

mom was probably too busy to answer.

coming back, she secretly hoped her mom would be at the airport to

would pick her up, she didn’t call her

definitely be at the family

But now…

it made Jasmine not want to call her mom anymore. She felt that even if she did, her

realized Charlene wasn’t there, the excitement of coming home quickly faded.

gently pinching her cheek,

turned her head

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up? Don’t

moment, she mumbled softly, “N–no, I still want to

pushing further, and lifted her up into his arms. “Let’s head