Divorce Time 298

Chapter 298

Jasmine, ever the polite and unflustered young lady, said, "Thank you, Mr. Ramirez."

"Don't mention it," Abelard replied, glancing at Jasmine a bit more thoughtfully. With a smile, he added, "She's more like Thorne, isn't she?" Charlene nodded, "That's right."

Abelard chuckled, "Whether she takes after Thorne or you, she's going to be just fine."

Charlene listened, her eyes lowering in a gentle smile, choosing not to reply.

Abelard continued, "So, has my troublesome son made peace with you yet?"

Charlene shook her head with a slight grin, "If anything, the tension's gotten worse."

Abelard laughed, "Well, that's just dandy."

He seemed entirely unfazed, saying, "He's had it too easy for too long. A little lesson won't hurt him; in fact, I'm looking forward to it."

and Charlene

over, Charlene and Abelard spent another

and meeting up with Abelard, Charlene spent most of the following days at home, diving into the materials Kenton

only occasionally stepping out with Carl and his friends, but mostly keeping herself

to video call Thorne every

Jasmine called Thorne, Vesta was often

it was more that Jasmine, aware of Charlene's dislike for Vesta, would take her

first time since receiving Kenton's materials that

morning until night, so absorbed that she didn't even respond

how busy she was, Maisie

Charlene still not having eaten, Jasmine urged her, "Mom, you

eyes glued to the computer screen, seemingly

her own response.

calling out to Charlene a few more times before she finally got her

was much the

have time for meals. Jasmine had initially wanted Charlene to help her with her bath, but after calling out several times with no success, she went downstairs and asked Nadine for help. After her bath, she returned to find Charlene

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