Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne) novel Chapter 471

When Jasmine found out that Thorne had flown all the way back from overseas just to surprise her, her spirits finally lifted.

Clutching her phone, she dashed excitedly down the stairs.

Charlene watched her for a moment, standing frozen, then followed Jasmine downstairs and called the gatehouse to let Thorne’s car through.

As Thorne’s car pulled into the Ross family’s driveway, Jasmine bolted out the front door and threw herself into his arms the moment he stepped out of the car.

It was her birthday, but Thorne hadn’t called all day, and Charlene had been out and about, busy with her own things. Jasmine had spent the whole day feeling overlooked and hurt, convinced they hadn’t given her a second thought.

That heaviness had lingered all day, clouding everything.

But seeing Thorne make the effort to come home just for her birthday—feeling for the first time that he truly cared—Jasmine’s bottled-up emotions surged to the surface, her eyes turning red with tears.

As she collapsed into his arms, Thorne ruffled her hair and, kneeling down to hug her, realized she was crying.

His hand paused, surprise flickering in his eyes. But it didn’t take him long to piece it together: not only had he forgotten to call, but Charlene must have done something else to make Jasmine feel neglected. No wonder she broke down the moment she saw him.

He looked up and caught sight of Charlene standing a little ways off, not making any move to approach.

Their eyes met, but Charlene said nothing.

She understood why Jasmine was crying—she knew Jasmine felt ignored and was hurt by it. But Charlene just stood there, watching quietly, without saying a word.

Thorne didn’t push her or scold her. Instead, he quickly turned back to Jasmine, wiping away her tears. “Daddy should have called you first thing this morning to wish you happy birthday, and I should have gotten home sooner. That was wrong of me. I’m sorry, sweetheart.”

Jasmine’s hurt didn’t just come from Thorne, but now, with someone to lean on, with someone finally comforting her, the feeling only grew stronger. The more Thorne spoke, the harder she cried.

He didn’t tell her to stop, though. He simply held her close, gently patting her back in silent reassurance.

After a while, Jasmine’s sobs quieted as her sadness faded, until eventually, she stopped crying altogether.

When she was calm again, Thorne let her go and handed her the present he had brought.

Jasmine’s face lit up as she wiped away her tears. “Thank you, Daddy,” she said, her voice still a little shaky.

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