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.”

up, Charlene drove back

along with Jasmine, returned to the Ross household to discuss the birthday party details with

Charlene stayed over

return by Tuesday.

few days, she wouldn’t need to come back here.

dresser, making her

contents, she realized Thorne meant for her to give it to her grandmother on

also took the

dropping Jasmine off at school, Charlene

projects simultaneously, the new week had

busier than ever,

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

Wednesday evening, Charlene and Stewart had dinner plans with a client.

they bumped into Thorne

Spencer, were also in Starfall. Thorne, as the prospective grandson–in–law,

from his business trip, he had already made time to dine with them today.

involved in matters concerning Vesta.

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

to say something. Perhaps Thorne’s presence made them hesitate, and they ultimately remained silent.