Chapter 432

Granger barely spared a glance at Gaylord standing by Charlene's side. Instead, he turned to her directly. "It's been a while."

Charlene nodded politely. "Been busy lately?"

"A bit. I've been traveling for work, just got back this morning," Granger replied.

Even with his constant business trips, Granger had learned almost immediately that Thorne Henderson and Charlene were headed to City Hall to finalize their divorce. It had been over six months since they'd signed the separation agreement. Now, after all this time, the official split was finally just around the

corner.

Twenty-some days. Just a bit more, and once they were officially divorced, then he could-

Granger caught himself when he noticed Turner still chatting with Charlene. He hid his thoughts, exchanged a few words with her and Stewart, then stepped aside to avoid intruding further.

Moran and Vesta were together on the other side of the room. Moran waved him over, and after a brief pause, Granger made his way to join them.

Vesta greeted him with her usual calm, "When did you get back?"

"This morning."

Moran perked up. "What about Thorne? He's been on a trip for two, three days now. Any idea when he's coming back?"

Before Granger could answer, Vesta's phone chimed. She glanced at the screen,

lighting up her face as she

began typing out a reply to

happiness, Granger took

faint smile tugged at

him in such a good

the party

and Stewart decided it was time to thank their host, Mr. Ablitt, and head out.

were all important guests, Ablitt insisted on escorting

Vesta exchanged a few words, but never really engaged each other. Leah, meanwhile, glared daggers

lobby, he was picking up on

curb, Charlene and Stewart were about to say their goodbyes when they spotted Thorne stepping out

didn't have time tonight. What

loudly, "My brother-in-law just

laughed. "So, showing off the happy couple, are

nodded at Charlene

responded, other than

Ablitt. "We'll be

together again

and

With Charlene's divorce

Charlene's phone rang. The caller ID flashed: York

for a moment, then decided not to pick

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