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 to the city..

her grandmother’s birthday. On Sunday, Charlene, along with Jasmine, returned to the Ross household to discuss the birthday

around on Sunday, and Charlene stayed over at

return by

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

box on her dresser, making her initially think

its contents, she realized Thorne meant for her to give it

she also took the two ornate boxes with

Jasmine off at school, Charlene returned

projects simultaneously, the new

busier than ever,

in the last couple of days, Thorne must have returned on

evening, Charlene and Stewart had dinner

to enter the dining area, they bumped

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

from his business trip, he had already made time

involved in matters concerning Vesta.

This time, however,

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