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."

she spoke, thoughts of her impending divorce from Thorne surfaced. She knew she couldn't keep this from Jasmine forever. Still, once the separation was final, if Thorne decided to marry Vesta, he would likely be the one to talk to Jasmine

her head, her voice barely above a whisper. "You always say

this excuse had become

"I

shoulders slumped. "Oh...

as Charlene turned to leave, she caught sight of Vesta emerging from the restroom down the hall.

Her gaze was cool, bordering

flicker. She averted her eyes, gave Jasmine a

wrapped up in her own

She grabbed

her eyes

не

pulled her

"Goodbye, sweetheart."

determination, Jasmine let her

to let

that,