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

but glanced at her upon hearing her footsteps,

conversation.

housekeeper was aware of Charlene's plan to take Jasmine

the ingredients in advance so that Charlene and Jasmine could have dinner together before heading out. But Charlene preferred to eat

housekeeper looked at Thorne, seeking his

still on the call, Thorne seemed to have overheard their conversation. He pulled the phone away and said, "Let's

he turned back

Charlene told Jasmine, "Minnie,

"Bye,

Thorne waved back, "Goodbye."

start to

goodbye to Jasmine, watched them leave while continuing his phone

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

the time they finished, it

up early

08:53

with Vernon and others around their grandmother to

the gift-giving, Jasmine seemed puzzled and tugged

to listen,

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