Divorce Time

Chapter 142

Stewart chimed in, “Mr. Ross, could you give us a moment? Someone else is about to join us, should be here in ten, tops.

Vernon was well aware of the bond between Stewart and Charlene.

Stewart always seemed to go the extra mile for Charlene.

Both Helena and Vernon were quite grateful for his attentiveness.

“Hearing Stewart’s request, Vernon asked, “Just one more guest? We’ve got a spot open at the head table. Do

you think he’d mind joining us there?”

Stewart reassured, “He won’t mind at all.”

“That’s settled then.”

Vernon nodded and told the servers to delay serving the main courses to their table and attend to the other Quests first.

As their starters were being served, Stewart checked his phone and motioned for Charlene to follow him downstairs to greet their arrival.

turned, a familiar, chilly voice

Charlene spun around. “Professor? Is

a simple “Hmm,” Kenton acknowledged.

it was Kenton, the

national renown, whose talents alone were newsworthy,

there he was, attending Helena’s birthday

Vernon were momentarily stunned before hurrying to welcome him.

showed

met

her side, he insisted she stay

she expressed her gratitude, “Mr. Wagner, your presence honors an

too kind,” Kenton responded as he sat beside her, “It’s been too long since my last visit, my apologies.

gift, which he personally presented to Helena, “I’m afraid it was a bit rushed. I hope you

replied, “Mr. Wagner, your thoughtfulness alone is more than

Charlene and Stewart, who stood beside him like schoolchildren awaiting scolding.

the hint and sat down

great support to Charlene over the

right,” Kenton remarked, “She’s recently made some significant strides in

Helena had restrained from discouraging Charlene when she decided to drop out of