Chapter 89

wenty minutes later, Thorne and Jasmine arrived.

Irma didn't glance at Thorne but warmly beckoned Jasmine with a smile, saying, "Here, my darling Minnie"

"Great-grandma." Jasmine ran toward Irma, who hugged her and ruffled her hair before she went to Charlene. "Mommy."

"Sweetie." As Charlene hugged Jasmine, she detected a faint scent of the perfume that Vesta had been wearing earlier on her clothes. She didn't voice her thoughts but gently pushed her away. Thorne sat down beside Irma, handing her a box. "A peace offering"

It was Irma's favorite type of iced tea, rare in the market and worth its weight in gold. Irma knew he apologized for missing the last trip to Sapphire Springs Resort.

She huffed, "Thinking of gifts for me, but what about Charlene? Have you prepared a peace offering for her?"

Thorne smiled, not saying a word, but glanced at Charlene. It was just a glance devoid of any other emotion.