Chapter 500

Helena had come down with a cold these past two days. On Saturday morning, after visiting Sybil Ross at the hospital, Charlene drove across town to pay a visit to Irma at the hospital where she was staying.

When Charlene arrived, both Thorne and Jasmine were already there.

Irma seemed more energetic than she had been right after she woke up; the moment she saw Charlene, a smile lit up her face.

Thorne didn't interrupt as Charlene chatted with Irma. Instead, he quietly poured Charlene a glass of water, then sat nearby, peeling apples for Jasmine and Charlene.

When Thorne finished slicing the apple into bite-sized pieces and handed a small plate to Charlene, she accepted it with a polite, "Thank you."

"You're welcome," he replied simply.

Watching the two of them manage a calm, civil conversation, Irma let out a silent sigh of relief.

Charlene had lingered at Sybil's place for quite a while, and by the time she'd spent half an hour with Irma, it was already mealtime.

Charlene's been visiting me every day since my stay began. Thorne, why don't you take Charlene

was about to refuse, but Irma patted her hand and shook her head, saying softly, "There's no hidden

as if to reassure them

with each other since they'd decided to separate. The tension

was glad to see it. With Minnie as their daughter, even if they wouldn't be husband and wife anymore, it

to Charlene. "What would


them for lunch, Jasmine perked up and tugged on Charlene's hand. "Yeah,

for a moment, then said, "Something

to take a call. While his back was turned, Irma lowered her voice and

I really

to this know you've let go, and Thorne's attitude has softened too. As for his situation, I'll do my best, but there are some things I just can't control. If you two can get along, it'll irritate that woman a bit, and it'll

goodwill between her and Thorne really cause any trouble for

As for Jasmine...

She chatted with Irma a bit longer, then took her

and about to look at the menu, Charlene's phone rang. She stepped out to take the

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