Divorce Time 327

Chapter 327

Charlene didn't look back at Thorne as she turned and walked away.

Thorne took a step forward, trying to stop her, but was interrupted by the ringing of his phone.

He glanced at the caller ID, hesitating for a moment while watching Charlene's silhouette disappear into her car. He then picked up the call.

Stewart had initially wanted to stop Thorne from approaching Charlene. But seeing Thorne give up so easily, he threw a disdainful look his way, let out a dismissive "huh," and got in the car with Charlene.

Stewart hadn't quite caught what Charlene and Thorne were talking about earlier. Once inside the car, he turned to her and asked, "What did he want?"

Charlene explained about Irma's upcoming birthday celebration.

Stewart was genuinely surprised; he hadn't heard about Irma's birthday plans. The Ferguson and Henderson families weren't particularly close, but given the grandeur of Irma's party, the Fergusons would likely get an invite.

family's estate, was not up to date on these matters. After listening to Charlene's explanation, he agreed, saying, "You're right not to

meet the family? He'll probably bring her to Irma's birthday too. So why ask you

figured she and Thorne wouldn't cross paths again. His

moment, added, "Could it be that he brought Vesta home, but the family wasn't thrilled with. her? Maybe he thinks since the old lady likes you,

"No wonder he's come crawling back to you. He's

didn't reply,

wrapped up his

hadn't left yet. Seeing Thorne end the call, he hesitated before

Thorne chuckled, "Yeah."

slipped his phone back into his pocket, smiling at Dalton. "Mr. Ramirez, got plans later? How about grabbing

glanced at Thorne, and agreed,

they arrived at the

my uncle yesterday that Mr. Ramirez is considering

Vesta's father, Henley. He knew Thorne was attentive to the Hawkins family, but he hadn't realized just how in-the-know Thorne

added, "I'm quite interested in this project. Would you

Thorne's interest wasn't genuine. His concern was for the well-being of the Hawkins

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