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.”

and his professional encounters with Thorne had been limited. Hickey had

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 or six, was as surprising as it

the previous year’s art exhibit, it was plausible they had

venue. As they settled into their seats, Thorne took his place beside Charlene Dalton observed this with a furrowed brow. During the meeting, he had noticed Thorne initiating conversation with Charlene. Although he couldn’t hear their exchange, Thorne’s demeanor was unusually gentle, especially considering Charlene’s

with each

things, Charlene quietly concentrated

seated beside her, was engaged in conversation with others,

her.

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

her gaze, replied coolly, “I’m busy, won’t have time.”

that, he turned back to his conversation with the others.

much into it. Thorne’s interaction with Charlene seemed open and straightforward, likely just a courtesy given their

seeing Hickey, he recalled something and quickly texted York,