Divorce Time 100

Chapter 100

Awesome!" Jasmine skipped upstairs, her mood visibly lifted.

Charlene had just shut down her laptop and was tidying up her things when she stepped out of the master bedroom to find Jasmine hurling herself into her arms, exclaiming, "Mommy!" "Uh-huh," Charlene responded, stroking her daughter's hair but not embracing her in return.

Jasmine, oblivious to her mother's lack of affection, chattered away happily. It was then that Thorne made his way upstairs. As Charlene caught his eye, their gazes locked momentarily. Thorne's expression was unreadable, and Charlene's was equally composed. She turned to Jasmine and suggested, "How about Mrs. Thompson gives you a bath tonight? Mommy has something to discuss with Daddy." Upon hearing this, Thorne paused mid-step.

Jasmine, having had a blast over the past two days, was in high spirits. Though slightly reluctant, she didn't Protest and went off to have Mrs. Thompson help her with her bath.

Charlene, noticing Thorne leaning against the wall and fiddling with his phone, proposed, "Shall we talk in the room?"

"Sure."

Charlene entered the room first and, as Thorne followed, she said, "Could you close the door, please?"

She was concerned that if their conversation turned into an argument, Jasmine might overhear them.

even bother arguing with her. Charlene, on her part, valued every moment with

villa across my uncle's, and they've

went beyond Maureen and her mother, Sybil. The feud traced back to their grandmothers,

was often supported by Charlene's grandmother. This friendship extended to their granddaughters, Maureen and Sybil, making

Ross families were

was genuine, and their early days together

elevate Maureen, her family had long turned against Charlene's, shedding any pretense of humility they once showed in

didn't delve into the specifics, were something she believed

that by bringing it up, he would

And Thorne did.

what

out a cigarette, hesitated momentarily as if to ask for

Charlene shook her head.

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