Chapter 848
Jasmine grew even more furious, immediately struggling against him. “Let me go, I don’t want you to hold me!”
Thorne looked down at her. “Fine, but you have to come downstairs and eat.”
Jasmine pressed her lips together into a tight pout and turned her head away, refusing to look at him.
Despite his words, Thorne didn’t release her. Instead, he carried her straight down the stairs.
Downstairs, the Butler had already instructed the staff to heat up the food, preparing all of Jasmine’s favorite dishes.
A bowl of rice was waiting. Thorne set her down and handed her the silverware.
Jasmine hesitated for a moment before taking the fork, and then slowly began to eat in total silence.
Thorne took a seat beside her. Seeing this, the Butler asked, “Thorne, would you like to eat something too?”
Thorne shook his head. “I’ve already eaten.”
The Butler didn’t push the matter, quietly stepping away to leave the father and daughter alone.
Jasmine ate without saying a word. Thorne watched her for a moment before speaking. “School is starting soon. Is there anywhere you want to go before then? I can take you.”
Jasmine didn’t even glance at him. “No.”
Hearing this, Thorne didn’t press the issue, and Jasmine continued to ignore him. Thorne just kept watching her.
At first, Jasmine pretended not to notice, but his persistent gaze eventually broke her resolve. “What are you looking at?”
Thorne suddenly smiled, reaching out to ruffle her hair. “Just thinking about how happy I am that you’re my daughter.”
Jasmine looked at him in sheer confusion.
Thorne didn’t say anything else, simply picking up the serving fork to place more food on her plate.
After finishing her meal, Jasmine turned and marched upstairs without a backward glance. Thorne followed right behind her. “Take a shower and get to bed early.”
Jasmine didn’t reply, but when she went into her room, she left the door slightly ajar instead of slamming it shut.
Thorne stood at her door, watching the cracked opening for a while before turning on his heel and heading toward his study.
Meanwhile, on the other side of town.
In the seminar hall, Charlene took a brief moment to reply to a few texts from Stewart Ferguson before receiving a call from the Butler.
Upon hearing that Jasmine had finally gone downstairs to eat, a wave of relief washed over her.
Just as she finished the call and went to put her phone away, it buzzed again. She assumed it was another message from Stewart.
Glancing down at the screen, she was surprised to see a text from Thorne.
“You haven’t really reached out to Minnie these past few days?”
Charlene read the message and felt absolutely no desire to reply.
Just then, a second text from Thorne came through.
“If you have time, you should give her a call.”
Charlene saw the text and simply locked her screen.
However, once the networking event ended and she settled into the back of her car,
she ended up dialing Jasmine’s number anyway.
Back at the house, Jasmine had just
finished her shower. When she
heard her phone ringing, she didn’t react at first. She let it ring a few times before finally walking over But the moment she saw the caller ID flashing on the screen, she froze. Récovering from her shock, she hurriedly answered the call. “Mom?”
“Yeah,” Charlene asked softly. “Did you take a shower?” “Yeah, I just finished.”
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Charlene had initially wanted to ask about her sudden refusal to eat or drink, but after a moment of consideration, she swallowed the words. Instead, she asked, “I have some free time over the next couple of days. Is there anywhere you want to go? I can take you out to have some fun.”
Jasmine paused. “Are you done with work, Mom?”
“Just about. I won’t be as busy as before.”
“Oh…”
In the past, if she had a place in mind or genuinely wanted to go out, Jasmine would have eagerly blurted it out the second Charlene asked. But now, she hesitated.
Charlene assumed she had already made plans with Thorne and decided not to
push. “No rush. Just let me know when you figure it out.”