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 hour or so in conversation before

to see a movie and meeting up with Abelard, Charlene spent most of the

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

Jasmine made sure to video

called Thorne, Vesta was often

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

intense days of focused work, Charlene finally

was the first time since receiving Kenton’s materials

that she didn’t even respond when her family called her for lunch.

she was, Maisie brought

the food getting cold and Charlene still not having

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

her own response.

pursed her lips, calling out to Charlene a few

much the

had initially wanted Charlene to help her with her bath, but after calling out several times with no

at her computer, so Jasmine climbed into