Divorce Time 289

Chapter 289

Jasmine shook her head and said, "I got through."

Thorne held her close, gently rubbing her temple with his thumb, noticing how her eyebrows and eyes looked so much like his. "Got through, but you're not happy?"

Jasmine furrowed her little brows. "I am happy, but..."

It had been so long since she'd called her mom, and after finally talking to her, she really was happy. But still...

Thorne prompted, "But what?"

Jasmine mumbled, "But I also feel a bit sad."

"Sounds a bit deep, doesn't it? But..." Thorne propped his chin on his hand and chuckled, "Maybe it's because you miss her too much after not seeing her for so long. Once your mom's less busy, she'll spend more time with you." Jasmine nodded, though still looking a bit down. "But Mom said she's really busy and can only come next

month..."

"Then next month it is. Dad will wait with you."

"Okay."

Feeling tired, Jasmine chatted a little more, yawned, and then slipped out of his embrace to head back to her room for some rest.

The next day was New Year's Eve.

All morning, Claudia and Terence hadn't seen any sign of Charlene.

When her husband returned for the holidays, Charlene hadn't shown up at all. Claudia thought something big must have happened with the Ross family.

Charlene was absent even when the family matriarch was discharged from the hospital yesterday. Thorne had said she was busy, and knowing how much Charlene cared for her son, Claudia didn't think Charlene would ever consider divorce, so she didn't dwell on it. But it was New Year's Eve.

her husband's where she couldn't afford to

So...

eleven, when Thorne came downstairs, Claudia couldn't hold back any longer and asked, "Are you and

was right there,

these past two days,

question, he was utterly

sip of his coffee and replied

Terence's eyes widened.

they really were

always known Thorne didn't care much for

together for so many years, he

But now...

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it seemed they

Claudia looked at Thorne.

then a separation was for

But for Vesta...

was about to speak, but Thorne seemed to guess her thoughts. He stood

Claudia frowned, "You-"

the Ross

of hustle and bustle and a hearty dinner, night had fully set

and Carl were getting ready to light some fireworks

Charlene paused.

via

So...

and sure enough, Daisy's little face popped up on

"Ms. Ross!"

smiled. "Happy

""Happy New Year!"

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