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.

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

though he was sure, he asked anyway, "And

her gaze dropping

as I thought, Dalton mused, feeling a tug of something heavy

guy?" Jasmine piped up, looking up

nose, a gentle smile curling her lips. "Just

replied, her curiosity

Dalton. "So, Mr. Ramirez, are you meeting

Vesta's arm. "Ms. Hawkins,

a large iced tea earlier, and now the

more small talk,

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

away, feeling a pang of something he couldn't quite place. He offered, "I was

lightly. "Sure, why

was really in a hurry now. Seeing Vesta still moving at a leisurely pace, she let go of

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