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 parting

taking Jasmine to see a movie and meeting up with Abelard, Charlene spent most of the following days at home, diving into the materials Kenton

occasionally stepping out with Carl and his friends, but mostly keeping herself occupied in her

to video call Thorne

Jasmine called Thorne, Vesta was often present.

that Charlene was intentionally eavesdropping on their conversations; it was more that Jasmine, aware of Charlene’s dislike for

focused

materials that she felt her ideas were

night, so absorbed that she didn’t even respond when her family called her

busy she was, Maisie brought

Charlene still not having eaten, Jasmine urged

an absent–minded “Mmm,” her eyes glued

her own response.

her lips, calling out to Charlene a few more times

much

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

at her