Divorce Time 318

Chapter 318

Charlene was just about to speak when Thorne's phone buzzed again.

"Probably Vesta," Thorne muttered, stepping out to take the call. His voice softened, "It's not too serious, don't worry too much..."

When Thorne came back after finishing his call, Jasmine was just waking up. She blinked sleepily at them and mumbled, "Daddy, Mommy." Charlene and Thorne replied in unison, "Yes, sweetheart."

Jasmine, still feeling dizzy, looked from Thorne to Charlene. Barely awake for a moment, she furrowed her little brows and drifted back to sleep.

Thorne and Charlene chose to sit quietly, not wanting to disturb Jasmine. Once she was soundly asleep, Thorne turned to Charlene and asked, "Are you going to stay?" Charlene didn't respond verbally, but her stillness was answer enough.

Thorne didn't press further. He simply settled onto the sofa across the room.

Charlene, sitting by the bed, leaned back and soon found herself dozing off.

When she awoke, daylight was streaming through the windows. She realized she was now lying on Jasmine's hospital bed.

Charlene blinked, confused. Last night she had been-

She glanced over at the sofa. Thorne was there, dozing with his hand propping up his head.

Feeling her stare, or maybe just by coincidence, Thorne opened his eyes and their gazes met. Charlene quickly looked away, deciding not to ask if he had moved her to the bed. Thorne didn't mention it either. He unfolded his legs and stood, "Are you heading home for breakfast, or eating

here?"

didn't answer, her plans were her

He simply nodded and let it

came in to check on her just as the

they greeted Charlene as

frowned slightly at the

breakfast on the coffee table. Thorne had

you like to have some breakfast?" the housekeeper

"Mommy's going home to shower,

weakly, "But hurry

"Of course."

picked up her bag, gave Jasmine one last

to update him about Jasmine, "I'll check on things here, might return to the office this afternoon."

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"Alright," Stewart agreed.

the hospital, Charlene found Granger and Moran in the room when she

at her, lips pursed, without speaking. Granger looked like he wanted to say something, but with Thorne there, he held back, casting

arrival, spoke first,

out to

Charlene nodded, "Yes, sweetie."

a glance with Charlene, they took their leave. Jasmine's condition wasn't severe, so one person could easily stay with

with Granger and Moran, but he stayed, managing his work from the hospital room while being there for Jasmine. Seeing this, Charlene

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