Divorce Time

Chapter 294

Charlene had just settled into a new restaurant and taken her first bite when her phone buzzed twice.

It was a message from Connie.

She casually opened it and found that Connie had sent her two photos. The people in the photos were Thorne and Vesta.

Charlene pursed her lips, avoided looking in detail, and closed the app.

No sooner had she closed it than Connie called.

Charlene hesitated but then stepped outside to answer, “Hey, Connie.”

“Charlene, did you see those pictures I sent you?!”

Charlene had only glanced at one and didn’t plan to look at the other.

Still, she said, “Yeah, I saw them.”

Connie continued, “The first one was from a friend of mine last night. She spotted them at a hotel. Seriously, New Year’s Eve, and they’re off booking a room?! Honestly, have they no shame?”

expression remained unchanged; she didn’t even raise an eyebrow. She simply replied with

social media. She posted the roses and New Year’s gift Thorne gave

Charlene replied, “Uh–huh.”

sound, she asked, “Have

friends last night to celebrate New Year’s and drank too much. I just woke

Charlene said softly. “Happy New Year.”

pause, Connie seemed to consider whether to continue the topic of Thorne and Vesta but then

with my

Connie scratched her head, saying, “Sorry, Charlene, I didn’t mean to ruin your meal. I wouldn’t have brought it

worries,” Charlene reassured her gently. “Get up and eat something, or your stomach’s gonna give you

I know.”

chatted a little longer before ending the call.

went out for a stroll with Helena. They walked around the neighborhood, enjoying the crisp winter air, and by the time they returned home, Charlene felt a bit lighter. The Ross family didn’t have many relatives

year, Charlene found herself

continued reviewing the materials that

ten, just as she was about to shower, her phone rang. Thorne’s name flashed on the screen. Charlene glanced at

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