Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time

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.

close and asked if she could sleep with her that

state of things with Thorne,

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

deep into his book, just hummed in response, neither asking questions nor raising any

and dropping Jasmine off at school as per her request, Charlene headed

grandmother's birthday was drawing near, and with over a month consumed by work, Charlene hadn't

Snyder, asking her to come shopping for a birthday

hearing it was

for Tiffany hadn't been sent

calling Tiffany. The call

knew Tiffany wasn't fond of her, or any of the

phone could very

for Irma, Charlene went

Charlene dialed again.

was clear Tiffany was avoiding her

bothered. She was merely