Divorce Time

Chapter 242

York’s phone buzzed in his pocket, breaking the comfortable silence between him and Dalton. After a quick glance at the screen, he sighed and slipped the phone back.

“Looks like I’ve got something to take care of,” York said, his tone apologetic. “I should head out. Want to come with?”

Dalton snapped out of his thoughts, his eyes sharpening with focus. “Nah, I’m waiting for someone. You go ahead. We’ll catch up another time.”

“Alright, see ya.”

York waved and strolled away, disappearing into the bustle of the street. Dalton watched him leave, then turned on his heel and made his way towards the coffee shop down the block.

As he pushed open the café door, he nearly collided with Vesta, who was guiding little Jasmine to the restroom.

They both stopped in their tracks.

“Oh, Mr. Ramirez? What a surprise!” Vesta exclaimed, her eyes widening in recognition.

“Yeah,” Dalton replied, letting the door swing shut behind him. His gaze swept the room until it landed on Thorne, who was deep in conversation with the barista at the counter.

Shifting his attention, Dalton’s eyes finally settled on Jasmine. Just one look, and he was nearly certain–Jasmine had to be Thorne’s daughter. The resemblance was striking.

was sure, he asked anyway,

dropping to

a tug of

piped up, looking up at Vesta with curious eyes.

a gentle smile curling

replied, her curiosity satisfied for the moment.

back to Dalton. “So, Mr. Ramirez, are you meeting someone-”

at Vesta’s arm. “Ms. Hawkins, I really

been sipping on a large iced tea earlier, and now the situation was becoming more pressing by

more small talk, Jasmine, in her urgent state, didn’t

patience and warmth were unwavering as she reassured, “Alright, sweetie,

glanced back at Dalton. “I’ll be right back, see

walk away, feeling a pang of something he couldn’t quite place. He offered, “I was just heading that way

lightly. “Sure,

really in a hurry now. Seeing Vesta still moving at a leisurely pace, she let go of her hand and dashed towards the restroom on her

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