Divorce Time 102

Chapter 102

Saving so, Irma shot a glance at her grandson, a look that said more than her words ever could. Unfazed, her grandson didn't need another nudge from Irma to start serving Charlene some food. Charlene murmured a "Thanks."

Irma went on about the bunch of vitamins she brought over for them, promising to pick some out for Charlene and Thorne after dinner to help them "recharge."

* Charlene couldn't really say no, so she just nodded away.

Back when she was younger, Irma really nailed down how to make the perfect soup. After dinner, she insisted on personally supervising the preparation of a special nourishing broth for Charlene and Thorne. When Charlene offered to help, Irma gently but firmly pushed her out of the kitchen.

So, Charlene found herself settling down on the couch.

Jasmine and Thorne were there too, each absorbed in their own world - one scrolling through her phone, the other fidgeting with a Rubik's Cube.

The room was silent, the air filled with unspoken words.

she didn't notice Irma coming out of the kitchen. Thorne, on the

her phone down.

didn't know what else to say, so she sat next to Charlene and asked, "What's

Just work stuff..."

to him about work

that she had already quit her job at The Henderson

good mood, and when he heard Irma speak, he also chose not to mention Charlene's resignation-likely so Irma wouldn't suggest she go back to The Henderson Group. Soon, Irma changed the subject and suggested a

and rest, reminding them, "Make sure to have the broth when

realized what Irma meant by staying

her confusion and, once Irma was a bit away, he explained, "Grandma said she'll be staying here for a

was taken

explanation, Thorne said, "I'll be in the study,"

dragging Charlene upstairs to keep

is ready." Handing one bowl to Charlene, she

got it," Charlene

left, Charlene made sure Jasmine got ready for

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