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.

dinner was over, Charlene and Abelard spent another

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

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

Jasmine made sure to video call Thorne every

Vesta was often

it was more that Jasmine, aware of Charlene’s

focused work, Charlene finally had a breakthrough.

time since receiving Kenton’s materials that she felt her

so absorbed that she

was, Maisie brought

not having eaten, Jasmine urged her, “Mom,

murmured an absent–minded “Mmm,” her eyes glued

her own response.

calling out to Charlene a few more times before she finally

much

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

returned to find Charlene still at her computer, so