Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time

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.

Thorne, who was deep in conversation with the barista at the counter. Shifting his attention,

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

her gaze

thought, Dalton mused, feeling a tug of something heavy in his

guy?" Jasmine piped up, looking up at Vesta with

Jasmine on the nose, a gentle smile curling her lips. "Just a

replied, her curiosity satisfied

to Dalton. "So, Mr. Ramirez, are

tugged urgently at Vesta's arm. "Ms. Hawkins, I really need

and now the situation

engage in more small talk, Jasmine, in her urgent state,

Vesta's patience and warmth were unwavering as she reassured, "Alright, sweetie, I'm sorry. Let's get you to the restroom." As they turned to leave, Vesta glanced back at Dalton. "I'll

away, feeling a pang of something he couldn't quite place. He offered, "I was just heading that way myself. Mind if

chuckled lightly. "Sure,

moving at a leisurely pace, she let go

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