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 family

was lively and filled with

smiles, clearly very happy.

But…

hint of melancholy in her eyes from time

for family reunion for them. However, the significance of the day was overshadowed by the

face

not spoil the mood, they

o’clock, guests who were closer to the Ross

would dine at a hotel they had booked in advance, marking the official start of the birthday celebration.

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

knew she was

stayed put with the Ross family without wandering off. But ber mind

the day, but Vesta seemed to be busy too, hardly replying

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to her messages.

afternoon, they all headed

to arrive in

guests to their seats, only to notice one

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

guest had

was

and even more who didn’t come in person but sent their secretaries instead, they realized many

of great joy, a meticulously prepared banquet, yet

commitments, but

celebration, Vernon couldn’t help but ask one of his closer business associates, Laird, “Many friends tonight mentioned they couldn’t stay for dinner,

side. They’re not originally from Riverstone but

and