Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time

Chapter 531

"No, thank you, Grandma,” Charlene said gently. "I have some work to finish up, so I'll skip dinner tonight."

Of course, work wasn't really the reason. The truth was, she simply didn't want to stay any longer-and it wouldn't feel right, either.

Technically, she was still part of the Henderson family; she and Thorne weren't officially divorced yet. It shouldn't be so awkward. But in Charlene's mind, she'd already started drawing a line between herself and Thorne the moment they decided to separate.

Irma understood all of this, even if she didn't say so.

Since Charlene insisted, Irma knew better than to push further.

She shot Thorne a hard look.

Thorne pretended not to notice. He turned to Charlene, saying, "Let me drive you."

"That's not necessary," Charlene replied, shaking her head. "You're busy. I'll have the driver take me."

Thorne didn't argue. "Alright."

Charlene headed upstairs to grab her purse and get ready to leave.

Irma and Thorne both came downstairs to see her off.

That's when Jasmine realized her mom was leaving and clung to her, unwilling to let go. "Mom, you're leaving already?"

Charlene ruffled Jasmine's hair and smiled softly. "Yes, sweetheart. Take care of yourself, don't spend all your time playing."

starts in a few days. Will you

moment before answering, “Of course. If I'm free, I'll

back at Thorne, who stood at a distance watching them, then lowered her voice. "Thorne was supposed to go back to the

done was of his own accord. Irma hadn't pressured

her

her hand. "It's just

only things could stay like this between you and Thorne, she thought wistfully. But she knew

of advice before Charlene finally got into the car

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frowned, clicked to open it, and

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