Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time

Chapter 427

Charlene knelt down and gently stroked Jasmine's hair. "Mommy has to go to

work now, sweetheart. Your great-grandma isn't feeling well lately and needs lots of rest. Once she's better, you can visit her, okay?"

Although the old lady had never truly blamed Jasmine for being close to Vesta, ever since she learned Sybil was also unwell, it was as if half the life had drained from her. If Jasmine visited now, the reminder of her closeness to Vesta would only weigh heavier on the old woman's heart.

Jasmine's eyes widened with concern. "Great-Grandma Helena's sick? Is it serious? Why didn't you tell me, Mom?"

Charlene hesitated for a moment before answering softly, "I didn't want you to worry, darling."

She gently disentangled Jasmine's arms from around her waist and stood up. "It's getting late, sweetheart, and Mommy has a lot to take care of today. Please look after yourself, alright?"

Jasmine clung a little tighter, reluctant to let go, but seeing how busy Charlene seemed, she finally let her arms drop. Still, her voice trembled with

disappointment. "Mom, why are you so busy these days? You're even busier than Dad. When will you have time for me?"

Charlene's gaze softened, but her answer was no less vague. "I'm not sure, honey."

if Thorne decided to marry Vesta,

barely above a whisper. "You always

felt a pang of guilt. She knew this excuse had become a shield she relied on

for her bag. "I have to go

slumped. "Oh...

Vesta emerging from the restroom down the hall. Jasmine and Thorne were standing

see Charlene, paused mid-step. Her gaze

She averted her eyes, gave Jasmine a final glance, and walked away without

her own disappointment,

all. She

her eyes pleading,

не

gently pulled her

"Goodbye, sweetheart."

determination, Jasmine let her go, her

seeing how hard it was for Jasmine to let Charlene go. Still, he didn't try to stop Charlene

like that, Charlene was