Divorce Time

09.52

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.”

drove back to

Jasmine, returned to the

on Sunday, and Charlene stayed

return

the next few days, she wouldn’t need

left a gift box on her dresser, making her initially think it was for her.

for her to give it to her grandmother on her

left, she also took the two ornate boxes

off at school,

projects simultaneously,

busier than ever,

hadn’t called her in the last couple of days, Thorne must have

had dinner plans with a

about to enter the dining area, they bumped into Thorne and Vesta, along

Vesta’s mother, Maureen Spencer, were also in Starfall.

back from his business trip, he had already made time to dine with

deeply involved in matters

time, Katie and the others hadn’t noticed her. This time, however, they noticed her and

Perhaps Thorne’s presence made them