Chapter 376
Divorce Time
Chapter 375 Although the coach hadnât explicitly stated it, Charlene easily read between the lines.
Even if Jasmineâs coach hadnât said anything, Charlene could have guessed that Jasmine took up fencing because of Thorne or Vestaâs influence.
Charlene didnât dwell on it too much.
Despite having relinquished custody of Jasmine and knowing she might not be a big part of Jasmineâs future, Jasmine was still her flesh and blood. No matter how distant they might become, she wanted the best for her daughter.
As long as fencing was beneficial for Jasmine, that was enough for her.
Who inspired Jasmine to learn wasnât important to her.
Charlene didnât hover over Jasmine during training sessions, That morning, as Jasmineâs practice wrapped up, Charlene was engrossed in her phone, researching something, when she felt someone approach.
She looked up, and sure enough, Thorneâs deepâset eyes met hers.
Charlene looked away almost immediately after making eye contact.
âWhat kind of model data is that?â Thorne asked.
Charlene tucked her phone away without answering.
Thorne seemed ready to continue the conversation, but then Jasmine finished her session, removed her mask, and ran over. âDad!â
Thorne chuckled, ruffling her hair. âAll done training?â
âYup!â Jasmine replied, then turned to Charlene, asking her to wipe her sweat. She looked up at both Thorne and Charlene. âIâm hungry. Can we go grab some lunch?â
âSure,â Thorne agreed.
Jasmine looked to Charlene. âMom, what do you feel like eating?â
As Charlene finished wiping Jasmineâs forehead, she said, âI have some things to take care of, so I wonât be joining you for lunch.â
Jasmine paused, not entirely surprised.
This wasnât the first time such a scenario had played out. Many times, when she and her dad wanted to have a meal with her mom, Charlene would plead busy.
Jasmine had hoped that since Charlene had spent the whole morning with her, maybe today would be different, and they could actually have lunch together.
But alas...
Jasmineâs disappointment was evident as she pouted, her gaze dropping to the floor.
Thorne spoke up, âWhy donât you join us? I promise I wonât bring up anything you donât want to discuss.â
Charleneâs reluctance to join them wasnât just about avoiding discussions about Neural Nexus Tech.
âNo, you two go ahead,â she replied.
She didnât mind dining with Jasmine, but with both of them? There was no need.
Her tone was calm but firm.
1/2 15:49 Chapter 375 Seeing her resolve, Thorne smiled slightly and didnât press further. âAlright then.â
Jasmineâs disappointment was palpable as her eyes glistened with unshed tears.
Charlene hesitated, then gently stroked Jasmineâs hair. âNext time, when I have some free time, weâll go out for a meal together.â
Chapter 375 Although the coach hadnât explicitly stated it, Charlene easily read between the lines.
Even if Jasmineâs coach hadnât said anything, Charlene could have guessed that Jasmine took up fencing because of Thorne or Vestaâs influence.
Charlene didnât dwell on it too much.
Despite having relinquished custody of Jasmine and knowing she might not be a big part of Jasmineâs future, Jasmine was still her flesh and blood. No matter how distant they might become, she wanted the best for her daughter.
As long as fencing was beneficial for Jasmine, that was enough for her.
Who inspired Jasmine to learn wasnât important to her.
Charlene didnât hover over Jasmine during training sessions, That morning, as Jasmineâs practice wrapped up, Charlene was engrossed in her phone, researching something, when she felt someone approach.
She looked up, and sure enough, Thorneâs deepâset eyes met hers.
Charlene looked away almost immediately after making eye contact.
âWhat kind of model data is that?â Thorne asked.
Charlene tucked her phone away without answering.
Thorne seemed ready to continue the conversation, but then Jasmine finished her session, removed her mask, and ran over. âDad!â
Thorne chuckled, ruffling her hair. âAll done training?â
âYup!â Jasmine replied, then turned to Charlene, asking her to wipe her sweat. She looked up at both Thorne and Charlene. âIâm hungry. Can we go grab some lunch?â
âSure,â Thorne agreed.
Jasmine looked to Charlene. âMom, what do you feel like eating?â
As Charlene finished wiping Jasmineâs forehead, she said, âI have some things to take care of, so I wonât be joining you for lunch.â
Jasmine paused, not entirely surprised.
This wasnât the first time such a scenario had played out. Many times, when she and her dad wanted to have a meal with her mom, Charlene would plead busy.
Jasmine had hoped that since Charlene had spent the whole morning with her, maybe today would be different, and they could actually have lunch together.
But alas...
Jasmineâs disappointment was evident as she pouted, her gaze dropping to the floor.
Thorne spoke up, âWhy donât you join us? I promise I wonât bring up anything you donât want to discuss.â
Charleneâs reluctance to join them wasnât just about avoiding discussions about Neural Nexus Tech.
âNo, you two go ahead,â she replied.
She didnât mind dining with Jasmine, but with both of them? There was no need.
Her tone was calm but firm.
1/2 15:49 Chapter 375 Seeing her resolve, Thorne smiled slightly and didnât press further. âAlright then.â
Jasmineâs disappointment was palpable as her eyes glistened with unshed tears.
Charlene hesitated, then gently stroked Jasmineâs hair. âNext time, when I have some free time, weâll go out for a meal together.â
Despite Charleneâs attempt to comfort her, Jasmineâs spirits didnât lift much. But she wasnât as despondent as before and nodded quietly.
Feeling she had said all she could, Charlene picked up her bag to leave. Jasmine, reluctant to let her go, clutched Charleneâs hand and looked up imploringly.
?
âMom, can you come to my competition next month?â
Chapter 376 Despite Charleneâs attempt to comfort her, Jasmineâs spirits didnât lift much. But she wasnât as despondent as before and nodded quietly.
Feeling she had said all she could, Charlene picked up her bag to leave. Jasmine, reluctant to let her go, clutched Charleneâs hand and looked up imploringly.
?
âMom, can you come to my competition next month?â
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