Divorce Time 108

Chapter 108

Although it was an old villa neighborhood, the environment of the villa was quite pleasant. Plus, given that Starfall City's real estate prices were among the highest in the country, acquiring this villa would set one back by a few hundred million at least. She certainly didn't have that kind of money, not at the moment.

Thorne had only recently returned. Loosening the knot of his tie, he listened to her proposition, seemingly amused by it, and quirked an eyebrow lightly, saying in a casual tone, "You want to give me money?" "Yes, I-"

"No need," he interrupted, setting aside his loosened tie, "I can afford that amount."

With that, he also placed his watch on the table and headed into the bathroom.

Charlene watched him walk away, a bit shocked, and then decided not to push the issue further. Throughout their marriage, she had hardly ever asked him for anything, always trying not to bother him,

Looking back, this house could be considered the first thing he had offered her of his own volition in all these

years.

Perhaps, this could serve as a memento for their marriage, which was nearing its end.

that thought, Charlene placed the house

to spend with Jasmine. At noon, Jasmine called, asking if Charlene was free, mentioning that it had been a long time since Charlene had picked

this, and with not much left to do, Charlene decided to leave work

upon returning

to call Thorne, urging him to come home for

phone, "Grandma, I'm still tied

up and, after ending the call, suggested to Charlene, "Why don't

replying, "Grandma, if he's busy, let's not disturb

has to eat,

Charlene could finish, Irma

so, Irma directed Latonia and the others to prepare a couple more

Irma's insistence, Charlene found it hard to object

know which company he was currently with. Besides, Thorne likely had other plans after work, and her effort might

seized an opportunity

took him a moment to answer, "What's

could say anything else, adding, "If you have other plans, I'll just

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convinced Thorne would decline the offer. Her intention was essentially to get him to

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