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 breakfast.

and filled with laughter.

smiles,

But…

was still a hint of melancholy in her eyes from time

also a day for family reunion for them.

Charlene turned her face away, her eyes

spoil the mood, they

o’clock, guests who were closer to the Ross family started

evening, they would dine at a hotel they had booked in advance, marking the official

busy welcoming guests, Vernon’s son Carl noticed Jasmine sitting quietly to the side

she was probably missing Vesta.

heeded Thorne’s advice and stayed put with the Ross family without wandering off. But ber

throughout the day, but Vesta seemed to

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to her messages.

afternoon, they all headed

six, quests began to arrive in

seats, only to notice one of them looking

today. I’ll just have a glass

guest had other commitments, didn’t

this was

didn’t come in person but sent their secretaries instead, they

a day of great joy, a meticulously prepared banquet, yet such a situation had arisen…. Helena would surely be upset if she found out.

commitments, but it was

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.

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

this, Charlene and