Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time

Divorce Time 148

Chapter 148

smine snuggled closer into Charlene's embrace, burying her small face in the warmth of her neck to escape the biting chill of the evening air.

Charlene's coat was soft and cozy, and Jasmine took full advantage of the comfort, rubbing her cheek affectionately against Charlene's neck. Thome was usually punctual, a trait he took quite seriously.

Just as Charlene was carrying Jasmine to the parking lot, Thorne's car rolled in, almost as if on cue. He pulled up right next to them, the car coming to a halt at Charlene's feet. Seeing them, Jasmine didn't make any move to get down; instead, she rolled down the window and, with a playful whine, said to Thorne sitting inside, "Daddy, carry me inside." Without a word, Thorne got out of the car and scooped Jasmine into his arms, her little legs kicking happily.

As Thorne approached, Charlene caught a whiff of his cologne - the distinct scent of Vesta. She hadn't

oticed it when he was sitting next to her earlier.

That meant he had visited the Spencer family after leaving their side.

Thorne looked at her and said, "It's getting cold. Let's head back."

Charlene took a step back and replied, "Got it."

said,

Charlene responded softly, "Bye."

for them to drive

telling the driver, "Let's go," and the

was about to reach her car, Granger stepped out from his vehicle and called out,

mistaking him for a stranger, Charlene turned around. It took

meeting since they hadn't booked the entire hotel exclusively, and it wasn't impossible for Granger

greeting, unlocked her car, and

Charlene still looked at him as

door, she saw Granger still looking at her, seemingly wanting to say something She asked, with a hint of coldness and distance, "Is there something you

end, he didn't bring

a gift for you. Would you have time for a meal together in the

been through a lot, both

Charlene that she reminded her of her late

Charlene understood

be told, she was rather fond of

set aside her