Divorce Time

Chapter 12

Coy’s voice was ice–cold as he said, “Please leave. Now.”

Charlene’s eyes brimmed with tears, her hands trembling as she held the tray. The coffee sloshed out of the cup, scalding her fingers. Despite the pain, Charlene didn’t make a sound and turned to leave.

But she had only taken a few steps when Thorne’s voice followed her from the office. “don’t bother coming to work again if there’s a next time.”

She had resigned. Even without this incident, she would have left the company when they found someone to replace her.

But she knew no one there cared about her story. Speaking up seemed pointless.

Without a word, Charlene turned and walked away, carrying the tray.

Before she left, she overheard Vesta soothing Thorne. “There, there, dear Thorne. I’m sure she didn’t mean it. Let’s not stay angry, okay?”

the sink, ran cold water over her reddened

‘It’s funny. I’m now quite the cook

make a decent cup of coffee.

and their child.

effort she put into learning, turning from a total disaster to nearly perfect, was a journey filled

from a mother. However, since Jasmine went to live with Thome in Goldland, she scarcely

sharp pain in

finished sorting the documents on her desk when she

girlfriend showed up at the office!”

a girlfriend, huh? Who is she? Is she pretty?”

receptionist downstairs said she’s from a wealthy family, super pretty, and has an amazing

aura!”

to go to a meeting with them, the colleagues quickly shut

turned