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?”

down the sink, ran cold water over her reddened fingers, and skillfully applied ointment from

her heart, ‘It’s funny. I’m now

cook, or make a decent cup

and their

effort she put into learning, turning from a total disaster to

was the first aid for their child from a mother. However, since Jasmine went to live with Thome in Goldland, she scarcely used these ointments.

pain in her heart and

sorting the documents on her

hear? Mr. Henderson’s girlfriend showed up

Mr. Henderson has a girlfriend, huh? Who is she? Is she

background, but the receptionist downstairs said she’s from a wealthy family, super pretty,

aura!”

them, the colleagues

no reaction, turned away from the office, and joined her colleagues in