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.

the family gathered for

and filled

all smiles,

But…

was still a hint of melancholy in

for them. However, the significance of the day

Charlene turned her face away, her eyes slightly reddening.

spoil the mood, they all tacitly avoided

nine o’clock, guests who were closer

a hotel they had booked in

to the side and, with concern, gently caressed her cheek, asking, “What’s up, Minnie? You seem

she was probably missing

and stayed put with the Ross family without wandering off. But ber mind was clearly elsewhere.

throughout the day, but Vesta seemed

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to her messages.

all headed

quests began to arrive

led guests to their seats,

saying, “Sorry, Mr. Ross, I have another celebration to attend today. I’ll just have a glass of water and

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

this was an isolated

business associates leave after delivering gifts, and even more who didn’t come in person but sent their secretaries instead, they realized many tables would remain empty tonight.

to be a day of great joy, a meticulously prepared banquet, yet

commitments, but it was hard

attend another celebration, Vernon couldn’t help but ask one of his closer business associates, Laird, “Many friends tonight mentioned they couldn’t stay for dinner, coincidentally all attending another celebration. If I may ask, whose celebration

originally from Riverstone but are moving to

Charlene and