Divorce Time 214

Chapter 214

Jasmine ran excitedly towards Charlene, her little hand raised for a high-five. "Mom, we did it! We won!" Charlene grinned, giving her daughter a high-five. "Yeah, we sure did."

Thorne walked over, a smile playing on his lips. "Did you get it all on camera?"

"Yep," Charlene replied, sending the video to him with a quick tap on her phone.

After the thrill of musical chairs, it was time to tackle the next adventure: the unstoppable wheel of fun.

The rules were simple: four families formed a team, each member stepping and spinning the hula hoop tape as they moved forward. The first team to reach the finish line would claim victory. Thorne turned to Charlene. "You want to join this round?"

Jasmine nodded eagerly. "Yeah, Mom, come with me!"

Charlene was game. "Sure thing."

As the game was about to start, Charlene glanced at her purse. She hesitated for a moment before Thorne reached out his hand. "I can hold that for you."

"...Thanks," Charlene said, handing it over.

But for

ever carried a bag

wasn't dressed as formally as usual, but with his straight black coat, he somehow looked perfectly natural holding her purse, as if he were waiting for his beloved to return.

game was all about teamwork and

the middle, matching the rhythm of those ahead as she lifted her arms to

of her mom's sweater, following along and having the

them with his phone, her laughter grew louder.

them, and though Charlene was aware of his presence, she focused on the game, avoiding

off, followed by Thorne's calm instruction from the side. "Keep your eyes on your mom and stay

replied with a cheerful,

she stood still, capturing footage without

game movements.

and Jasmine, moved backward with them, keeping

a back-and-forth, the

Thorne. "Dad, that was so fun! Can

Thorne smiled. "Absolutely."

took her purse from

she heard the familiar ping of a

she found that Thorne had sent her a

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