Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne) novel Chapter 573

Jasmine held out Thorne's gift, then quickly pulled it back, grabbing Charlene's hand with a playful pout. "Open mine first!"

"…Okay," Charlene agreed.

She carefully opened the box. Inside was a framed oil painting of herself. In the bottom right corner, in a child's careful script, were the words: *To my Mommy, Happy Birthday.*

Something clenched in Charlene's chest, and her hands stilled on the frame.

Jasmine bounced on her toes. "I finished it two weeks ago! Do you like it?"

Charlene blinked, pulled back to the present by the hopeful look on her daughter's face. Her emotions were a tangled mess, but she answered honestly. "I love it, Minnie. Your painting skills are getting better and better."

Hearing that, Jasmine beamed. "If you like it, I'll paint you another one!"

"…Okay."

Only then did Jasmine press Thorne's gift into her hands. "I have to go to school or I'll be late! Can I come over for dinner tonight to celebrate?"

"…Of course."

Helena and the others had come outside at some point. Jasmine, seeing the time, waved a quick goodbye and hopped back into the car.

After she was gone, Charlene turned to go back inside. The gift didn't change the fact that Thorne could still call to finalize the divorce today. No one said a word.

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