Chapter 446

After Jasmine Henderson had stayed with the Ross family for three days, her phone rang one evening while Charlene Ross was in the bedroom, towel-drying her hair.

Glancing at the caller ID, Jasmine's face lit up. She turned to Charlene,

excitement in her voice. "Mom, it's Dad!"

Charlene just murmured an acknowledgment, and Jasmine quickly answered, putting the call on speaker. "Dad!"

Thorne Henderson's voice came through, warm and familiar. “Have you had dinner yet?"

"Yeah, I have!" Jasmine replied cheerfully.

After a bit of small talk, Thorne finally got to the point. "Remember, tomorrow we're going out with Ms. Hawkins, just like we planned. I'll be sending someone to pick you up soon."

The days Jasmine spent with the Ross family had been lively and delightful. Even though Charlene was busy with work and they didn't get to spend as much time together as Jasmine had hoped, she still felt truly happy.

She wasn't quite ready to leave. Caught off guard by her father's call, she started to protest. "Dad, I don't-"

But she stopped herself, as if something had suddenly occurred to her. Her voice grew quieter, tinged with reluctance. "Okay... But I want you to come get me yourself."

just laughed. "Alright, alright, I'll come

ended, Jasmine walked over, wrapping her arms around Charlene's arm. "Mom, I

she'd instinctively refused. If Charlene guessed right, Jasmine had changed her mind because she didn't want to

her from agreeing to go, just to

just stroked her hair gently, her voice soft. "Come on, pack your things. Your

"Mom, I already told you I brought so much stuff this time because I wanted to leave it here. That way, when I come back for summer vacation,

Charlene hadn't forgotten.

a couple of days ago

all, by the time summer rolled around, she and Thorne would

have to stick strictly to the terms

that, Charlene

up her homework and anything else she needed to

packing, Thorne's car

So when it was time for her to go, they joined Charlene at the door

of the car and, seeing Helena and Vernon, offered a polite greeting. "Mrs.

been a long time since Helena and Vernon had last seen Thorne. At his greeting, they merely nodded coolly, saying

down to Jasmine. "Go on, get in the

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