Divorce Time 137

Chapter 137

That was to say, he won't be attending. Why bother asking any further? Thus, she didn't utter another word and promptly hung up the phone.

Thorne seemed to have not noticed that Charlene, who in previous years always asked if he could join her for her grandmother's birthday celebration at the Ross family home, hadn't posed the question this year.

After Charlene hung up, he handed the phone back to Jasmine and said, "Mom will be back tomorrow evening to take you to grandma's house. On Saturday, you need to listen to her and make sure you don't wander off* anywhere." Jasmine pouted, "But-"

Thorne didn't say anything, just gave her a look that brooked no argument.

Realizing this, Jasmine could only reluctantly say, "Okay..."

Thorne nodded in approval, "Good girl."

Jasmine couldn't help but haggle a bit more, "Then, on Sunday, I want to go hang out with Ms. Hawkins. You have to come with us."

Thorne chuckled, "Alright."

Friday evening, after work, Charlene headed back to Thorne's villa.

Upon entering, she was surprised to find Thorne at home.

rare for him to be home at this

was busy on a call but glanced at her upon hearing her

conversation.

housekeeper was aware of Charlene's plan to take Jasmine back to

have dinner together before heading out. But Charlene

housekeeper looked at Thorne,

He pulled the phone away

he turned back to his

this, Charlene told

Thorne, "Bye, Dad. We're leaving now, see

Thorne waved back, "Goodbye."

spoken to Thorne from start to finish, just

goodbye to Jasmine, watched them leave while

grandmother's birthday party at the Ross family was a grand affair. After dinner, Charlene helped out

the time they finished,

early the

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grandmother to congratulate her and present their gifts one

the gift-giving, Jasmine seemed puzzled

to

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