Divorce Time 134

Chapter 134

Marc

A Felix."

As Felix approached, Henley and Vesta extended their hands in a friendly manner, then engaged in small talk, "Felix, are you here discussing business with Mr. Ferguson?"

"Yeah, Mr. Ferguson's company has a few projects that really caught my eye, so I thought I'd come over and have a chat with Mr. Ferguson."

Noticing Stewart and Charlene hadn't come over to join them, Henley paused but didn't make much of it.

Felix, oblivious to the underlying tension, found Stewart's behavior somewhat odd.

After all, in the world of business, even if Stewart wasn't familiar with the Hawkins family, coming over to say hello and making new acquaintances never hurt anyone.

While Vesta and Henley chatted with Felix, Katle greeted Felix and then walked over to where Charlene and Stewart were standing with Maureen.

Stewart glanced at Charlene.

and Maureen approaching, Charlene

a warm tone, said, "Charlene, it's been too

Charlene remained silent.

seeing Charlene's stubborn demeanor, sighed, "Charlene,

and Katie. I hope you can see that not everyone who cares about you should be pushed away." Maureen, elegant and aloof as ever, reminded Charlene of the time before her mother and Henley divorced. Henley had once told her with deep affection that Maureen was the unattainable moon he had

after meeting Maureen that he truly understood what

They were mutually smitten.

cool exterior, she was genuinely kind-hearted and hoped Charlene wouldn't side with her mother in their disputes,

was indeed kind to her, though always

remained as stunningly beautiful and as unapproachable

a place of sincere concern

stature wouldn't bother to make life difficult for her stepdaughter without

attempted to assure her that the issues between

Katie's affection for her.

children crave parental love and familial bonds, a longing that intensifies after

old, loved

her mother.

to stay with her, despite Henley and Katie's attempts to keep her. Yet, even after leaving with Sybil, Charlene

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