Chapter 207
After giving Jasmine a bath and drying her hair, Charlene was also ready to freshen up for the night.
Jasmine didn’t find her toiletries in her room, so she headed to the master bedroom instead,
The master bedroom was pitch black and there was no sign of Thorne. As soon as she flicked on the light, she froze, almost doubting if she had walked into the wrong room.
She had lived in this room for seven years, and everything about it was as familiar to her as the back of her hand.
But now, everything that met her eyes felt utterly foreign. Well, not everything-the floor remained untouched. But aside from that, the chandelier, curtains, bed, nightstands, the little round table by the window, sofa, coffee table, carpet, even the water dispenser and cups were all replaced. Moreover, her usual vanity table was missing. Naturally, the bottles and jars she regularly used had vanished
without a trace.
Seeing this, she guessed that every trace of her had been wiped clean from the room.
It made sense. Their divorce was almost finalized.
Just from the fact that as soon as Vesta got injured saving him, Thorne had rushed back to her to sign a new divorce agreement, it was clear how eager he was to divorce her, to give Vesta a rightful place in his life.
Yet, their divorce papers weren’t officially settled. And here he was, already erasing every trace of her so eagerly?
Charlene stepped back, about to turn off the lights and leave the room, when Latonia’s voice sounded behind her, “Ma’am.”
Charlene turned around to see Latonia holding a tray with a steaming bowl of stew on it. “Latonia.”
Latonia smiled gently, saying, “This is some of the stew Mrs. Henderson left here last time she visited. She said to make sure you get some whenever there’s a chance.”
Charlene nodded, “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome.” Latonia paused briefly before continuing, “Ma’am, Mr. Henderson had me pack up your things at the beginning of the month. I’ve placed them on the third floor. If you need anything, I can go upstairs and get it for you, or…”
Charlene and Thorne had signed the divorce agreement at the beginning of the month.
Charlene replied, “No need. I’ll go up and get what I need myself.”
“Alright then.” Latonia offered, “Shall I bring the stew to Minnie’s room for you?”
That was an unspoken sign that she was no longer welcome in Thorne’s bedroom.
Charlene took the tray, saying, “I’ll handle it myself, thanks.”
Latonia nodded, saying, “Okay.”
Charlene turned off the light, took the tray, and returned to Jasmine’s room.
After finishing the stew, she headed upstairs.
Her belongings were neatly arranged in a room off to the side on the third floor.
The room was clean and tidy, revealing Latonia’s regular upkeep.
Charlene picked out the clothes and toiletries she needed and headed back downstairs to Jasmine’s room to Take a shower.
09:34
After her shower, she spent some time reading with Jasmine before getting ready for bed.
Before falling asleep, Jasmine said, “Mom, I’m going to say goodnight to Dad. Do you want to come with me?”
Charlene shook her head, “No, you go ahead,”
“Okay.”
Three minutes later, Jasmine returned, saying, “Mom, Dad also told me to say goodnight to you.”
Charlene set down her book and replied, “Alright, sweetie, I know.”
Jasmine yawned, climbed into bed, snuggled into Charlene’s arms, and said, “Okay, Mom, we can sleep now. Goodnight.”
Charlene kissed her forehead, saying gently, “Goodnight, darling.”
With that, she turned off the light.
The next morning, Charlene woke up at dawn.
Jasmine was still asleep.
After freshening up, Charlene headed downstairs, making her way to the kitchen.