Chapter 26

He was stunned but thought she was having a moment, so he did not pay much attention to her unusual behavior.

He didn't even care to know why she was upset, dismissively saying, "Minnie's enrollment is all set. You'll drop her off at school tomorrow morning." Charlene replied, "Got it."

Thome said nothing more, heading toward the walk-in closet to pick out clothes for a shower. That was his attitude toward her.

Watching his retreating figure, Charlene remembered their impending divorce and wanted to ask when they could go and get the divorce papers.

But Thorne was busy, and given his nature, he would contact her without needing any nudging if all the paperwork was ready. After all, he was the one more eager for the divorce. So, she had been quietly waiting for his update for the past two weeks, never once rushing him.

Then Thome's phone rang.

Charlene watched him answer the call. His tone was instantly softer than when he spoke with her. It was a tender tone.