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?"

way. But you haven't slept with Dad for a while. Don't you want

back

finalized the divorce papers with Thorne yet. If Jasmine hadn't asked her to stay, staying in their room could stir up drama, especially if Irma

Jasmine's room and found the light in their bedroom still on.

looked up when she walked in. Charlene quickly diverted her gaze and headed to the closet to grab her nightgown, then slipped into the bathroom to take a shower.

nightgown, Charlene sat at the edge of the bed, completing her skincare routine before settling in

up in their worlds

open anymore. She put her book away, turned off her bedside lamp, and

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

thoughts, Charlene drifted off, the soft clicking of the keyboard lulling her

a warm breath near her ear and realized she was holding someghe. Stiffening, she quickly became

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 strength of his arms, taking pride

a peaceful sleeper.

be a gap between them. So, it seemed unlikely she had rolled into

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