Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time

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."

to the kitchen. After a few minutes, she popped her head out to tell Jasmine.

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

hadn't realized Thorne wanted to eat, Latonia quickly said, "I'll grab another

extra. Given Jasmine's small appetite, there would be

His long fingers delicately stirred his bowl with a

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

"Now that we're back home, you

not

across from her,

to Charlene, she pleaded, "Mommy, can you sleep with me tonight?" Charlene was about to refuse, but noticing Jasmine's pale complexion, she agreed, "Okay."

much either. They left the dining table with the pot

unfinished.

stay clean. Concerned she might catch

bed, Charlene hesitated before heading to the master

to be seen. She half-expected to

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