Divorce Time 123

Chapter 123

Charlene subtly touched her nose and then, as if nothing had happened, dropped her hand and took a small step back, increasing the space between them.

Thorne seemed oblivious to her actions and, after opening the invitation, casually commented, "Her 70th birthday bash?"

Charlene simply nodded. She didn't ask him if he was free like before, nor did she plead for him to make some time to attend. She just said, "Could you let my folks know for me?"

It was unclear if Thorne had noticed her lack of inquiry about his availability that evening.

He glanced at her, then set the invitation aside carelessly, saying, "Got it."

Without another word, he turned and headed into the bathroom.

Charlene watched his retreating figure, put away the hairdryer, and then went to give Jasmine a bath in her room.

After bathing Jasmine and drying her hair, nearly an hour had passed.

snuggling close and asked if she could sleep with her

the current state of things with

her things, and on her way out, informed Thorne, "I'm crashing in Minnie's

hummed in response, neither asking questions nor

after breakfast and dropping Jasmine off at school as per her request, Charlene headed back to the

a month consumed by work, Charlene hadn't yet found the time

called Connie Snyder, asking her to

agreed upon hearing it was for her

for Tiffany hadn't been sent

up, Charlene tried calling Tiffany. The call went through,

her, or any of the Ross family, for

phone

for Irma, Charlene went through with all the necessary

the call naturally ended, Charlene dialed again. This time, the call was deliberately cut

Tiffany

bothered. She was merely following

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