Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne) novel Chapter 482

The old woman’s waking hours were unpredictable.

Charlene had been waiting at the hospital with the others for over an hour. When Irma still hadn’t woken up, Claudia turned to Charlene and said quietly, “You should go home for now. If she wakes up, or if there’s any change, I’ll let you know right away.”

Charlene glanced at Irma Henderson lying in the hospital bed, hooked up to a ventilator. She checked her phone before replying, “It’s still early. I’d like to wait a little longer.”

Claudia didn’t object.

Terence and Tiffany stayed as well.

Charlene waited until nearly eleven that night. When the doctor said Irma’s condition had stabilized but that she wouldn’t wake up anytime soon, Charlene finally decided to go home and rest.

It was more than an hour after Charlene left that Thorne and Jasmine arrived at the hospital.

Thorne already knew Charlene had come to see his grandmother. Both he and Claudia chose to stay the night with Irma, while the butler was asked to take Jasmine home to rest.

For as long as Jasmine could remember, this was her first time facing life and death so directly.

Staring at her great-grandmother lying motionless in the hospital bed, Jasmine clung to Thorne’s waist, her face buried against him. Her eyes grew red with fear. “I don’t want to go home. I want to see Mom.”

Thorne lifted her gently and settled her on his lap. Glancing at the clock, he said, “It’s almost one in the morning. I’m not sure if your mom is still awake. Let’s check with her first.”

“Oh… then I’ll call—”

“I’ll do it,” Thorne interrupted softly.

“Okay.”

Thorne picked up his phone and sent Charlene a message:

*Are you still awake? Minnie and I are at the hospital. I’m staying overnight with Grandma. Minnie’s a bit scared after seeing everything and wants to be with you. Is that alright?*

Charlene hadn’t gone to bed yet. Worry over Irma kept her restless, even at such a late hour.

When she was Jasmine’s age, her own grandfather had suffered a serious accident. She knew all too well the fear and confusion Jasmine must be feeling.

She replied:

*Let her come over.*

Thorne wrote back:

Nestled against her mother, Jasmine finally relaxed.

She’d spent the whole day running back and forth with Thorne and was exhausted. Within minutes, she drifted off to sleep in Charlene’s arms.

By the next morning, Irma still hadn’t regained consciousness.

After checking in with the housekeeper, Charlene and Helena brought Jasmine to the hospital to visit Irma.

Thorne seemed genuinely busy—by the time they arrived, just past eight, he and Josh were already deep in conversation about work, several folders spread out on the table in front of him.

When he saw them, Thorne stood up and greeted them. “You’re here?”

Charlene gave a brief, quiet nod. Thorne turned to Helena. “Good morning, Mrs. Henderson.”

Helena merely nodded and headed straight into Irma’s room.

Charlene had a meeting to attend that morning, so after seeing Irma, she prepared to head to the office.

Jasmine clung to her, reluctant to let go. “Mom, I want to stay with you. Can I come to work with you today?”