Divorce Time 48

Chapter 48

Charlene stepped out of the kitchen and immediately saw Thorne lounging on the living room couch, deeply engrossed in the morning

paper.

He glanced up momentarily upon seeing her before his attention swiftly returned to the articles before him. Charlene paused mid-step.

In the past, she would have seized this quiet moment to sit beside him, enjoying his company without disturbing his reading. But then, there seemed to be an unspoken void between them. With a heavy heart, she turned to head upstairs, and Thorne made no move to stop her.

But Charlene couldn't help but feel puzzled. She half-expected him to confront her about the incident with Stewart and their supposed unfair treatment of Vesta. But he remained silent.

As Charlene reached the top of the stairs, Jasmine emerged from her room, looking pale and groggy, "Mommy, I'm starving. Is the soup ready?"

"Almost," Charlene replied, turning to Latonia, "Is it still cooking?"

Latonia chuckled. "All done."

returned to the kitchen. After a few minutes, she popped her head out to tell Jasmine. "Sweetie, your soup is ready." After serving the

looked puzzled. "Mommy, why is there only one bowl? Dad's

Thorne wanted to

didn't plan on eating herself but always made extra. Given Jasmine's small appetite, there would be enough for

to eat, Thorne's elegance was unmistakable. His long fingers delicately stirred

her soup, "It's been ages. This soup is

that we're back home, you can have it whenever you

not joining

from her,

high spirits. Turning to Charlene, she pleaded, "Mommy, can you sleep with me tonight?" Charlene was about to refuse,

managed one bowl, and Thorne didn't eat much either. They left the dining table with the pot

unfinished.

weather, Jasmine insisted on bathing to stay clean. Concerned

Charlene hesitated before

was nowhere to be seen. She half-expected

found everything as she left it. Her slippers, hand cream, facial moisturizer, and water glass were all in their usual spots as if she had

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