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.

another hour or so in conversation before

and meeting up with Abelard, Charlene spent most of the following days at home, diving into the materials Kenton had given her.

her research, Jasmine behaved well, only occasionally stepping out with Carl and his friends, but mostly

made sure to video call Thorne every day.

called Thorne, Vesta was often present.

of Charlene’s dislike for Vesta, would take her tablet outside to chat, rather than staying in her

days of focused work, Charlene finally had

receiving Kenton’s materials that she felt

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

was, Maisie brought her meals

food getting cold and Charlene still not having

an absent–minded “Mmm,” her eyes glued to the computer screen, seemingly

her own response.

pursed her lips, calling out to Charlene a few more times before

much

to help her with her bath, but after calling out several times with no success, she went downstairs

at