Divorce Time

Chapter 303

After the meeting ended, Charlene picked up her things and headed out of the room. Thorne watched her go, following a few steps behind.

The Ramirez and Watson families shared a close bond, much like Dalton and Hickey, who were quite familiar with each other. As they exited the conference room, Dalton greeted Hickey with a friendly nod.

Charlene, ignoring Dalton, approached Hickey with a polite, “Mr. Watson.”

Hickey chuckled warmly and said, “No need to be so formal all the time. Just call me Hickey”

Charlene nodded, adapting easily, “Hickey.”

Dalton paused, slightly taken aback. If he recalled correctly, the Campbell Watson art exhibit was the first time Charlene and Hickey had met. Even though Hickey had been quite courteous to Charlene, thanks to Stewart’s influence, they didn’t seem particularly close.

Yet now, Hickey not only recognized Charlene immediately but also treated her with the kind of warmth reserved for old family friends. Charlene’s demeanor, though respectful, carried a touch of familiarity, almost as if-

At that moment, Thorne joined them, greeting Hickey with a simple, “Hickey.”

Hendersons weren’t particularly close, and his professional encounters with Thorne had been limited. Hickey

his father’s art show last year, he distinctly remembered Thorne having a girlfriend–a well–known fact, at that. The news of Charlene marrying Thorne, and them having children who were already five

previous year’s

meeting, he had noticed Thorne initiating conversation with Charlene. Although he couldn’t hear their exchange, Thorne’s demeanor was

with each

others chatted about various things, Charlene quietly concentrated on her

beside her, was engaged in conversation with others, not particularly directing any remarks

her.

“Minnie starts school soon. Are you planning to take her on her first

without lifting her gaze, replied coolly, “I’m busy, won’t have time.”

“Alright, got it.” With that, he turned back to his conversation with

Charlene seemed open and straightforward, likely just

seeing Hickey, he recalled something and quickly texted York, “Did your father know Charlene before your grandfather’s art