Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time

Divorce Time 173

Chapter 173

After Jasmine left, Charlene found her book and, instead of heading back to her room, she took it to the second-floor bay window to read.

Half an hour later, Irma came up with a steaming cup of tea for her. "Charlene, so this is where you've been hiding."

Charlene put down her book and stood to take the cup. "Grandma, you didn't have to bring it up yourself. You could have just called me down."

"You're still recovering. It's better if you don't walk around too much." Irma settled into another armchair, her tone laced with annoyance. "I thought of asking Thorne to bring it up, but he's been holed up in his study, tapping away at his keyboard. It's the weekend, and I don't understand what could be so urgent."

Earlier in the dining room, Thorne had been outlining some project details to Vesta, likely explaining his preference for working in his study.

harlene, without a word, started sipping her tea.

The weather had turned cold, so the tea wasn't too hot. Charlene gulped it down quickly, making Irma frown. "That's quite bitter, dear. Take it slow."

set down her cup. "It's not too

and a piece of candy to wash it down, but Charlene

ready, and Charlene, having

went downstairs for

Irma and Jasmine came up, both

anger. "At this hour, Thorne has gone off to the company again. No

hadn't noticed the sound of a car leaving. Thorne must have gone

lap. "Daddy didn't take me with

of Neural Nexus Tech would know he was married

could he let Vesta face

to sit up. "Mommy's still not well. Go

Jasmine mumbled an "okay."

went to bed early after a shower. Waking up the next day, she found

were indeed excellent,

more rounds of strength and vitality-boosting