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.

Charlene and Abelard spent another hour or so in

taking Jasmine to see a movie and meeting up with Abelard, Charlene spent most of the following days

out with Carl and his friends, but mostly

sure to video call Thorne every

Jasmine called Thorne, Vesta was often

of Charlene’s dislike for Vesta, would take her tablet

focused work,

Kenton’s materials that she felt her ideas were so clear.

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

how busy she was, Maisie brought her meals upstairs.

getting cold and Charlene still not having eaten, Jasmine urged her, “Mom, you should

her eyes glued to the computer screen, seemingly unaware

her own response.

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

much the

with her bath, but after calling out several times with no

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