NovelFinishThe 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 hfor 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 anytsoon, Charlene finally decided to go hand rest.
It was more than an hour after Charlene left that Thorne and Jasmine arrived at the hospital.
Thorne already knew Charlene had cto see his grandmother. Both he and Claudia chose to stay the night
with Irma, while the butler was asked to take Jasmine hto rest.
For as long as Jasmine could remember, this was her first tfacing 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. | 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:
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*Are you still awake? Minnie and | 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 cover.*
Thorne wrote back:
*Thank you.*
Charlene was about to set her phone down and head downstairs for a glass of water when another message
popped up from Thorne:
*Can we postpone the divorce for a few days?*
She understood he meant they should wait until Irma's condition was more stable before making any decisions.
Charlene hesitated for a moment, then answered:
*Alright.*
Thorne:
*Thanks.*
This time, Charlene didn't reply.
Half an hour later, Jasmine arrived.
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bed.
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It was the first tsince Charlene had asked for a divorce that she'd pulled
Jasmine so close, holding her protectively.
Nestled against her mother, Jasmine finally relaxed.
She'd spent the whole day running
back and forth with Thorne and was exhausted. Within minutes,
drifted off to sleep in
arms. .
By the next morning, Irma still hadn't regained consciousness.
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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.
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