Divorce Time

Chapter 297

After grabbing a bite to eat and catching a movie, Jasmine and Charlene found themselves wandering past an arcade. Jasmine, feeling nostalgic about the times they used to play games together, eagerly tugged Charlene

inside.

For Jasmine, hitting the shops, grabbing some food, and watching a movie followed by some games at the arcade was pretty routine. But it had been ages since she’d done any of that with Charlene, so even the ordinary felt extraordinary.

Charlene had plans with Abelard for dinner that evening.

As they left the arcade, Charlene thought about dropping Jasmine off at the Ross family’s place before heading out to meet Abelard.

Jasmine, however, wasn’t ready to part ways with Charlene. She held Charlene’s hand tightly, pouting a little, “Can’t I just come with you?”

Charlene paused for a moment.

Abelard had only invited her for a casual dinner, nothing special.

Bringing Jasmine along shouldn’t be a problem.

With that in mind, Charlene called Abelard to see if he would mind her bringing someone along.

along. I don’t mind at all.” Then, after a brief pause, he

simply replied,

a bit taken

time they met, he recalled Charlene mentioning she was married, but it was

hour

entered the dining room hand in hand with Jasmine, finding Abelard already there.

Jasmine, Abelard grinned, “Charlene, is this your daughter? She really looks like you.”

Charlene smiled, “Yes.”

“What’s her name?”

“Jasmine.”

her last name…

Abelard paused.

he saw Jasmine, he had a flicker of recognition, but couldn’t quite place

into the Henderson family around New Year’s, and the little girl holding

a bit stunned, “Is Thorne your

Charlene nodded, “Yes.”

momentarily silent.

so exceptional would settle down so young. After all,

someone was Thorne, well, honestly, in their social circle, Thorne was indeed the only