Divorce Time

09.51

Chapter 109

Charlene put her phone down, trotted downstairs, and told Irma that Thorne had dinner plans already

But Thorne didn’t come home that night.

The next morning, when Irma found out Thorne hadn’t returned, she was a bit ticked off, “Really, Thorne? No matter how busy work is, can’t he find time to come home?”

Charlene just smiled and didn’t bite. She knew Thorne could make time if he really wanted to. After all, everyone needs a break.

She remembered Vesta’s voice on the phone last night. She figured that was why he didn’t come home…

He probably found somewhere better to be.

PrimeStar had just finalized their major projects for the next two years,

Still, Stewart compiled their ideas and sent them over to Kenton Wagner, hoping for some feedback.

Kenton was always swamped and unpredictable, so Charlene and Stewart half expected a reply in a few days, or even weeks.

called that

he said.

boosted Charlene and Stewart’s confidence in their project. Given

recent developments in Al quite well,” Kenton continued, clearly

about

she could respond, Kenton added, “But

regressing, and frankly, you’ve been backsliding.”

up on what I’ve missed these

“Good.”

was always concise in his

opening in Kenton’s schedule, Charlene couldn’t help asking, “Professor, are you free for dinner tonight? I’d love to catch up.”

had a meal with Kenton in a long time, nodded

No time,” Kenton replied

Stewart was visibly disappointed.

ask when Kenton might be free for a future dinner, but before she could, he added, “I have an appointment with

Stewart paused too, then whispered to Charlene, “Why would Mr. Henderson want to meet with the Professor? Can he tell

said he wants to