Divorce Time

Chapter 298

Jasmine, ever the polite and unflustered young lady, said, “Thank you, Mr. Ramirez.”

“Don’t mention it,” Abelard replied, glancing at Jasmine a bit more thoughtfully. With a smile, he added, “She’s more like Thorne, isn’t she?”

Charlene nodded, “That’s right.”

Abelard chuckled, “Whether she takes after Thorne or you, she’s going to be just fine.”

Charlene listened, her eyes lowering in a gentle smile, choosing not to reply.

Abelard continued, “So, has my troublesome son made peace with you yet?”

Charlene shook her head with a slight grin, “If anything, the tension’s gotten worse.”

Abelard laughed, “Well, that’s just dandy.”

He seemed entirely unfazed, saying, “He’s had it too easy for too long. A little lesson won’t hurt him; in fact, I’m looking forward to it.”

After that, Abelard and Charlene chatted about other topics.

was over, Charlene and Abelard spent another hour or so in

a movie and meeting up with Abelard, Charlene spent most of the following days at home, diving into the

was engrossed in her research, Jasmine behaved well, only occasionally stepping out with Carl and his friends, but mostly keeping herself

to video call Thorne every

called Thorne, Vesta

was more that Jasmine, aware of Charlene’s dislike for Vesta, would take her tablet outside to chat, rather

a few intense days of focused

Kenton’s materials that she felt her ideas were so

she worked tirelessly from morning until night, so absorbed that she didn’t even respond when her

Maisie brought her

having eaten, Jasmine urged her, “Mom, you should

her eyes glued to the computer

her own response.

calling out to Charlene a few more times

much the same.

so engrossed she didn’t even have time for meals. Jasmine had initially wanted Charlene to help her with her bath, but after calling out several times with no success, she went downstairs and asked

still at her computer, so Jasmine climbed into bed by herself.