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.”

drove back to

Sunday, Charlene, along with Jasmine, returned to the Ross household to

Charlene

would return

few days, she wouldn’t need to

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

for her to give it to

she left, she also took the two ornate boxes

Jasmine off at school, Charlene returned to the office.

new projects simultaneously,

busier than ever,

that Jasmine hadn’t called her in the last couple of days,

Charlene and Stewart had dinner plans with a client.

dining area, they bumped into Thorne and

in Starfall. Thorne, as the prospective grandson–in–law, indeed made his

had already made time to dine with them

still deeply involved in matters

hadn’t noticed her. This time, however, they noticed her and paused, as

Thorne’s presence made them