Chapter 108
Although it was an old villa neighborhood, the environment of the villa was quite pleasant. Plus, given that Starfall City’s real estate prices were among the highest in the country, acquiring this villa would set one back by a few hundred million at least. She certainly didn’t have that kind of money, not at the moment.
Thorne had only recently returned. Loosening the knot of his tie, he listened to her proposition, seemingly amused by it, and quirked an eyebrow lightly, saying in a casual tone, “You want to give me money?” “Yes, I-”
“No need,” he interrupted, setting aside his loosened tie, “I can afford that amount.”
With that, he also placed his watch on the table and headed into the bathroom.
Charlene watched him walk away, a bit shocked, and then decided not to push the issue further. Throughout their marriage, she had hardly ever asked him for anything, always trying not to bother him,
Looking back, this house could be considered the first thing he had offered her of his own volition in all these
years.
Perhaps, this could serve as a memento for their marriage, which was nearing its end.
With that thought, Charlene placed the house deed in a drawer.
After a couple of super busy days, Charlene finally caught a break on the fourth day. Both she and Thorne had been preoccupied, leaving little time to spend with Jasmine. At noon, Jasmine called, asking if Charlene was free, mentioning that it had been a long time since Charlene had picked her up from school.
Hearing this, and with not much left to do, Charlene decided to leave work early that afternoon to pick Jasmine up from school.
Jasmine expressed a desire to eat Charlene’s home-cooked meals, so upon returning home, Charlene changed her clothes and headed to the kitchen.
Irma was delighted to see Charlene cooking and decided to call Thorne, urging him to come home for dinner.
Thorne declined over the phone, “Grandma, I’m still tied up with work.”
Irma wasn’t pleased but quickly perked up and, after ending the call, suggested to Charlene, “Why don’t you deliver some dinner to Thorne?”
Charlene hesitated, replying, “Grandma, if he’s busy, let’s not disturb him-”
“He has to eat, busy or not.”
“Gran-” Before Charlene could finish, Irma decisively said, “That’s settled then.”
And so, Irma directed Latonia and the others to prepare a couple more dishes.
Given Irma’s insistence, Charlene found it hard to object further.
However, the real challenge was in delivering the meal to Thorne, especially since she didn’t even know which company he was currently with. Besides, Thorne likely had other plans after work, and her effort might end up being in vain.
With these thoughts, Charlene seized an opportunity to call Thorne.
It took him a moment to answer, “What’s up?”
“Grandma wants me to deliver dinner to you,” Charlene blurted out before he could say anything else, adding, “If you have other plans, I’ll just let her know.” 08:53
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She was convinced Thorne would decline the offer. Her intention was essentially to get him to play along with
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okay, tell grandma-” Just as Thorne began to speak, Charlene heard Vesta’s voice in the background.
“Thorne, your dinner has arrived.”
Charlene paused.
Thorne responded to Vesta, “Okay.” Then, addressing Charlene, he said, “I’ve got dinner plans here; let grandma know.”
Charlene wasn’t surprised.
“Alright, I understand. I’ll let her know,” she replied.
“Okay.”
Following that, Thorne promptly ended the call.