Divorce Time 252

Chapter 252

Jasmine dashed over, her eyes lighting up. "Wow, so much good food! And milkshakes!"

Thorne nodded, a small smile playing on his lips. "Yeah, figured you guys were coming, so I had them whip up a little something."

As he talked, his eyes wandered over to Charlene, but noticing she wasn't paying attention, he shifted his focus. to Carl and Nadine. He gave them a friendly nod and gestured for everyone to take a seat. "Make yourselves comfortable," he said.

Thorne had this way about him-an aura that commanded attention. Irma had just finished saying hello, and Nadine and Carl found themselves naturally gravitating towards the seats beside Jasmine, ready to dig into the treats Jasmine and Thorne were handing out. Once the kids were settled and munching away, Thorne handed a plate to Charlene. "Want to give it a try?"

With Irma watching, Charlene took the plate, offering a polite, "Thanks."

She took a sip and was pleasantly surprised to find it was strawberry-flavored, just the way she liked it.

When the conversation turned to their plans for a ski trip, Irma remarked to Thorne, "You should join Charlene and the kids. Skiing can be a handful, especially with three kids to watch over. I've got Abbey and the house staff here, so don't worry about me." Charlene opened her mouth to protest, but Thorne was quick to reply, "Got it."

at the idea of

more time in the room, Charlene and the kids decided

papers and joined them as they left the

Jasmine, Nadine, and the rest

air.

knelt down to help Jasmine with her gear, fixing her jacket and goggles. Just then, his phone buzzed. He stepped aside to take the call, spoke quickly, and then said, "I'll be

he asked, "Would you rather have lunch with me or with your mom

aback. "Huh?

got some

and Nadine overheard but kept their

that now. Go have fun skiing; we can decide

"Okay!"

Charlene adjusted her goggles, then turned to Thorne. "Still not settled

shook his head. "Not

wanted to discuss something else, but before she

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