Divorce Time

Chapter 138

Jasmine seemed oblivious to Charlene’s cool demeanor, and upon hearing Charlene’s words, she felt a sense

of relief.

After Vernon handed over his gift to Helena, Charlene also presented hers.

The first gift she handed over was a beautiful tapestry. “This cross–stitch was prepared for you by Irma, with Thorne’s help.”

Helena accepted it, looked it over for a moment, and it was clear the gift truly touched her heart. She was very pleased and said, “She’s thoughtful.”

Charlene then handed over an emerald jewelry set to Helena: “This is from Thorne”

The quality of the emeralds was exceptional.

Helena really liked it.

But since it was from Thorne, she only glanced at it briefly before closing the lid and setting it aside, remarking coolly, “It’s beautiful, thank him for me.”

As for whether Thorne would come to wish her a happy birthday today.

She didn’t ask a single question.

She couldn’t be bothered to ask or even want to ask.

Charlene knew she didn’t like Thorne, and while she might have advocated for him in the past, this time, she

refrained.

Instead, she presented her own gift to Helena, which, as Charlene had anticipated, turned out to be Helena’s favorite among all the presents: a set of elegant writing tools.

Helena was so delighted with them that she immediately went to her study and penned a letter.

gifts, the

was lively and filled with laughter.

was all smiles,

But…

was still a hint of melancholy in her eyes from

for them. However, the significance of the day was

of this, Charlene turned her face away, her eyes

they

guests who were closer to the

had booked in

was busy welcoming guests, Vernon’s son Carl noticed Jasmine sitting quietly to the side and, with concern, gently caressed her

knew she was probably

advice and stayed put with the Ross family without wandering off.

messages to Vesta throughout the day, but Vesta seemed

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to her messages.

all headed

quests began to arrive in droves.

led guests to their seats, only to

Mr. Ross, I have another celebration to attend today. I’ll just have a glass of water and then I must be off.”

understanding that the guest had other commitments, didn’t insist on

was

even more who didn’t come

a day of great joy, a meticulously prepared banquet, yet such a situation had arisen….

that guests had their own commitments, but it was hard not to feel

one of his closer business associates, Laird, “Many friends tonight mentioned they

replied, adding, “Mr. Henderson’s girlfriend’s grandmother’s side. They’re not originally from Riverstone

this, Charlene and Vernon’s expressions