Divorce Time

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Chapter 133

Connie?”

“Sorry, Charlene, I’ve got to head out of state tomorrow for some urgent business. I won’t be able to join you for your grandma’s birthday gift shopping.”

“No worries, I’ve already got it sorted.”

Charlene had never visited this antique shop before. She thought she’d try her luck here, and if nothing caught her eye, she planned to continue the search with Connie on another day.

But, to her surprise, she had found the perfect gift.

Connie was pleasantly surprised, “Really? That’s wonderful!”

Charlene smiled, “Yeah.”

As the conversation flowed, Connie suddenly mentioned, “Oh, Charlene, you told me the other day you ran into

he Hawkins. I’ve been doing a bit of snooping, and it turns out the Hawkins are indeed planning to settle in Starfall. They’ve been on the hunt for a house these past few days.”

Hearing about the Hawkins dimmed Charlene’s smile slightly, “Alright, thanks for letting me know.”

“And about Grandma Vesta’s family, I heard they’ve already picked a place and will be moving in soon. They’ve been busy sending out invitations for a housewarming party.”

“Got it, thanks.”

Charlene drove

birthday. On Sunday, Charlene, along with Jasmine, returned to the Ross household to discuss the birthday party details with

Sunday, and Charlene stayed

would return by

next few days, she wouldn’t need to come

box on her dresser, making her initially

she realized Thorne meant for her to give it

she left, she also took the two ornate

at school,

to four new projects simultaneously, the new

busier than ever,

couple of days, Thorne

Charlene and Stewart had dinner plans with a client.

bumped into Thorne and Vesta, along with Henley and Katie.

Starfall. Thorne,

business trip, he had already made time to dine with them

was still deeply involved in matters concerning

This time,

something. Perhaps Thorne’s presence made them hesitate,