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.

and Abelard spent another

meeting up with Abelard, Charlene spent most of the

only occasionally stepping out with Carl and his friends, but

sure to video call

Jasmine called Thorne, Vesta was often

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

few intense days of focused work, Charlene finally

materials that she felt her ideas

so absorbed that she didn’t even respond when

busy she was, Maisie brought her

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

eyes glued to the computer screen, seemingly

her own response.

out to Charlene a few more times

much the

her with her bath, but after calling out several times with no success, she went downstairs and asked

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