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.”

she still busy with work?”

you could give her a

“Oh…”

every time Jasmine tried calling her mom, she

as tough when she was at home, but being abroad felt different. Even though her dad and Ms. Hawkins

missed her mom the most.

used to it, figuring her mom was probably too busy to answer. So she stopped

her mom would be

would pick her up,

would definitely be at the

But now…

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

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

down, gently pinching her cheek, raising an eyebrow. “Are you crying?”

and turned her head away.

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you given up? Don’t want to

mumbled softly, “N–no, I still want to call her.”

further, and lifted her up into his