Divorce Time 122

Chapter 122

ven though Vernon whispered the party invitation to Charlene while avoiding eye contact, she quickly picked

up on it.

"I'll be there," Charlene assured.

Helena and Irma were as close as two peas in a pod. Naturally, when Helena's birthday rolled around, everyone expected Irma to show up.

But Irma was older than Helena, and in their local tradition, it was considered improper for someone older to celebrate the birthday of someone younger with a big bash.

For the past few years, Helena's birthdays had been low-key affairs, just a simple family dinner, nothing more.

And throughout these years, Thorne hadn't once made it to celebrate with Helena.

At first, he'd excuse himself citing a busy schedule.

the time, he'd

he could find the time to come with her to the Ross family home for her grandmother's birthday celebration, holding onto a sliver of

year, however, Charlene had resolved not to ask

celebration, and despite Charlene and Thorne's rocky relationship - they hadn't officially divorced yet - the longstanding friendship between the two grandmothers meant an invitation was extended to the Henderson family as

to attend

planned to return

she decided to head back to Thorne's mansion

Charlene realized Thorne and

back to the old family estate for a few

setting down her purse, Charlene headed

an hour later, just as she finished drying off, she heard the sound of a

down to dry her hair,

first, throwing her arms

smelled strongly of Vesta

off the hairdryer and caressing Jasmine's face. "Have you taken your bath

yet,"

should head to your room and take a bath. You've got school

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