Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time

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"In circles like ours, getting noticed is no small feat, never mind getting chummy with the likes of the Henderson family But Ms. Hawkins? She waltzed right into the inner circle like it was nothing, buddying up with them and all. Quite the feat." "I wondered why Thome suddenly showed up at my dinner party. It turned out he was there to network for Ms. Hawkins

"When Thome goes out of his way to lay down connections for someone, bringing Granger and the gang along, it speaks volumes. If she were only some fling, Thorne wouldn't bother to such an extent." "With Thorne paving the way, the Hawkins family will soar."

Stewart and Charlene listened without interrupting.

Finally, the host sighed, "To have a daughter like that, the Hawkins family must've struck gold. Truly enviable."

As the host finished, Charlene looked up to see Thorne and his group had left the banquet hall, seemingly having departed early. Even if Thorne had noticed her, he hadn't glanced at her throughout the night.

an hour later, Charlene and Stewart also

phone rang. It was

in her tracks. Was he calling to give her an earful? Thinking she had teamed up with Stewart against Vesta? Considering

through

reason to go back. "Just say what you

got a fever. She wants to see you." He hung

keys, slipped on her shoes,

think much of

drip, looking miserable. "Mommy,"

in her daughter's hand, Charlene wrapped her in a gentle embrace and asked

up not long after

doctor about Jasmine's condition, and turned to Jasmine, who clung to her, "Hungry? How about I make you your favorite soup? You can have some after the

always been taken care