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.

clung to her arm, snuggling close and asked if she could sleep with

things with Thorne,

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

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

day, after breakfast and dropping Jasmine off at school as

drawing near, and with over a month consumed by work, Charlene hadn't yet found the time to buy her a

Charlene called Connie Snyder, asking her to come

it

invitation for Tiffany hadn't been sent

tried calling Tiffany. The

of her, or any of the Ross

the phone could

Irma, Charlene went through with

again. This time, the call was deliberately cut

Tiffany was avoiding

She