Divorce Time 242

Chapter 242

York's phone buzzed in his pocket, breaking the comfortable silence between him and Dalton. After a quick glance at the screen, he sighed and slipped the phone back.

"Looks like I've got something to take care of," York said, his tone apologetic. "I should head out. Want to come with?"

Dalton snapped out of his thoughts, his eyes sharpening with focus. "Nah, I'm waiting for someone. You go ahead. We'll catch up another time."

"Alright, see ya."

York waved and strolled away, disappearing into the bustle of the street. Dalton watched him leave, then turned on his heel and made his way towards the coffee shop down the block. As he pushed open the café door, he nearly collided with Vesta, who was guiding little Jasmine to the restroom.

They both stopped in their tracks.

"Oh, Mr. Ramirez? What a surprise!" Vesta exclaimed, her eyes widening in recognition.

until it landed on Thorne, who was deep in conversation with the barista at the counter. Shifting his attention, Dalton's eyes finally settled on Jasmine. Just one

he was sure, he asked anyway, "And who might this

her gaze dropping

I thought, Dalton mused, feeling a tug

Jasmine piped up, looking up at Vesta with curious

a gentle

Jasmine replied, her curiosity satisfied for

back to Dalton. "So, Mr.

at Vesta's arm. "Ms.

earlier, and now the situation was becoming

about to engage in more small talk, Jasmine, in her urgent state, didn't

Jasmine seemed a bit demanding, but Vesta's patience and warmth were unwavering as she reassured, "Alright, sweetie, I'm sorry. Let's get you to

of something he couldn't quite place. He offered, "I was just heading that way

chuckled lightly. "Sure,

hurry now. Seeing Vesta still moving at a leisurely pace, she

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