Divorce Time 90

Chapter 90

Charlene helped Jasmine into her pajamas after a warm shower and was drying Jasmine's hair. Jasmine watched Charlene's focused face in silence, suddenly realizing that Charlene had become unusually quiet. It used to be that Charlene would fill their time with endless

chatter.

Catching Jasmine's thoughtful gaze, Charlene asked, "What's on your mind, love?"

Jasmine shook her head. "Nothing."

Maybe she was overthinking things. Or perhaps Charlene had something on her mind and didn't feel like talking.

Once her hair was dry, Jasmine tumbled on her bed and asked, "Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?"

Charlene paused, then asked, "Do you want me to stay with you tonight, sweetie?"

either way. But you haven't slept with Dad for

head back in a

to stay, staying in their room could stir

the light in their bedroom still on. Thorne was sitting by the desk, busy on his

in. Charlene quickly diverted her gaze and headed to the closet to grab her nightgown, then slipped into

Charlene sat at the edge of the bed, completing her

were wrapped up in their worlds in the

keep her eyes open anymore. She put her book away, turned off her bedside

Thorne hadn't shared a bed in ages and thought it would be hard to fall asleep. She also half-expected Thorne

clicking of the keyboard lulling her to sleep. She slept surprisingly well, feeling cozy

her ear and realized she was holding someghe. Stiffening, she quickly became fully

her eyes and found herself snuggled up against Thorne, who was holding her tight with legs around her and sleeping deeply. They were so close that there was hardly any space between them. Charlene could feel the warmth of his chest and the

a peaceful sleeper.

edge, thinking that even if she and Thorne were in the same bed, there would be a gap between them. So, it seemed unlikely she had rolled into his arms unless Thorne > had grown used to sleeping with Vesta during their separation and had mistaken her

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