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 gathered for

lively and filled with laughter.

was all smiles, clearly very

But…

was still a hint of melancholy in her eyes

for them. However, the significance of the day was overshadowed by the absence of one person.

Charlene turned her face away, her eyes

not spoil the mood, they all

closer to the Ross family started

at a hotel they had booked in advance, marking the official start of the

Carl noticed Jasmine sitting quietly to the side and, with concern, gently caressed her cheek, asking, “What’s up, Minnie? You seem distracted.”

was

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

messages to Vesta throughout the day,

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to her messages.

all

began to arrive in droves.

guests to their seats,

I have another celebration to attend today. I’ll just have a glass of water and

and Charlene, understanding that the guest had other commitments, didn’t

this was an isolated

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

meticulously prepared banquet, yet such a situation

own commitments, but

business associates, Laird, “Many friends tonight mentioned they couldn’t stay for dinner, coincidentally all attending another celebration. If I may ask, whose

girlfriend’s grandmother’s side. They’re not originally from Riverstone but are moving to Starfall, so they bought a property

Charlene and