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.

arm, snuggling close and asked if she could sleep with

current state of things with Thorne, what

her things, and on her way out, informed

into his book, just hummed in response, neither

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

and with over a month consumed by work, Charlene hadn't

asking her to

agreed upon hearing it was for

invitation for Tiffany hadn't been sent out

hanging up, Charlene tried calling Tiffany. The call went through, but no

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

the phone could

out of respect for Irma, Charlene went through with all

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

clear Tiffany

She

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