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?”

didn’t even raise an eyebrow. She simply replied with

and New Year’s gift Thorne gave her, and she took the picture

Charlene replied, “Uh–huh.”

disinterested sound, she asked, “Have you eaten yet?”

out with friends last night to celebrate New Year’s and drank too much. I just woke up and totally forgot to send you New Year’s greetings.”

said softly. “Happy New

whether to continue the topic of Thorne and Vesta but then stopped herself, asking, “What are you up to now?”

with my

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

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

yeah, I know.”

a little longer before ending the call.

time they returned home, Charlene felt a bit lighter. The Ross

year, Charlene found

laptop and continued reviewing the materials that Kenton had provided

just as she was about to shower, her phone rang. Thorne’s name flashed on the screen. Charlene glanced at it but didn’t answer. Instead,

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