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?”

water over her reddened fingers,

I’m now

marrying Thorne, she couldn’t do household chores, cook, or make a decent cup of coffee. But after the

Thome and their

to nearly perfect, was a journey filled with hardships that only she

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. Thankfully, they hadn’t expired yet.

sharp pain in her heart and returned to her desk

the documents on her desk when she overheard

Mr. Henderson’s girlfriend showed up at the

Mr. Henderson has a girlfriend, huh? Who

downstairs said she’s from a wealthy family,

aura!”

the colleagues

about Vesta. But she showed no reaction, turned away from the office, and joined her colleagues in the elevator.