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.

and said, "I have someone here to help with my meals. Charlene's been visiting me every day since my stay began. Thorne, why don't you

and shook her

she spoke, as if to reassure them

more at ease Thorne and Charlene seemed with each other since they'd decided to separate. The tension had eased, and they got along better than

even if they wouldn't be husband and wife anymore, it was good to preserve some warmth

would


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

for a moment, then said,

back was

"Charlene, I really

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

how much Thorne cared for Vesta, would a little goodwill between her and Thorne really cause any trouble for

As for Jasmine...

said nothing. She chatted with Irma a bit longer, then

in the private dining room and about to look at the menu, Charlene's phone rang. She stepped out to take the call,

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