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."

into the car. Charlene didn't wait for them to drive off; she turned around and made her way to where her car

moment before telling the driver, "Let's

was about to reach her car, Granger stepped out from

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

booked the entire hotel exclusively, and it

a greeting, unlocked her car, and

Charlene still looked at him as if he were a stranger,

at her, seemingly wanting to say something She asked, with a hint of coldness and distance, "Is there something

he didn't bring up the evening's

you. Would you have time for a meal together in the next few

had been through a lot, both physically and

she reminded her of her late

Charlene understood Daisy's

she was

normal circumstances, she would set aside her personal grievances

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