Chapter 186

Thorne didn't say much, just pulled out his phone and dialed Charlene.

Charlene saw the call but decided to disconnect.

Thorne paused for a moment, then remarked, "Looks like your mom didn't pick up my call either."

"She's probably busy, didn't you see?" Jasmine said. Otherwise, her mom would never miss her dad's call..

"Maybe," Thorne replied as he slipped into his suit jacket and grabbed a black trench coat. "I'm heading out. If you want to go out, you can ask the bodyguard to take you." "But I want mom to come with me..."

Even though she sometimes resented her mother's nagging, there were moments she wished for her company.

Then, cupping her face, she asked, "Dad, are you visiting Ms. Hawkins at the hospital or heading back to the office?"