Later that afternoon, after Vesta wrapped up her work, she thought about inviting

Thorne out for dinner. She called his phone several times, but each attempt went

unanswered. Finally, she decided to ring Thorne's assistant, Coy.

As soon as Coy picked up, Vesta asked, "I haven't been able to reach Thorne. Is

he still busy?"

Coy seemed surprised. "Didn't you know? The boss flew overseas on business

this afternoon."

Vesta paused, caught off guard.

She honestly hadn't known.

Thorne hadn't mentioned a word to her.

"Was the trip a last-minute decision?" she pressed.

"Yes, it was."

Even if the trip had come up suddenly, it wouldn't have taken long for him to send

her a text or give her a quick call.

But he hadn't said anything at all...

The thought left her unsettled.

After a moment's hesitation, Vesta grabbed her purse and left her home office,

calling Jasmine as she walked.

was sprawled out in the living room,

on her phone,

replied, her voice gentle. "Is

"She's home," Jasmine confirmed.

smiled, "Did you have fun at the parent-teacher conference

today?"

Hawkins, you got it mixed up! My mom came

conference, not my dad."

smile

see..."

"I called your dad

He said yes, so

who went."

had left Jasmine in high spirits all

Vesta bring it up, Jasmine chirped, "Nope!

to have lunch with

the elevator button. "He

your idea,

join

way to have lunch

faltered

that

their divorce was

they still

things to discuss—that's probably

why...

"I see... Did your dad say anything

lunch?"

Jasmine, half-absorbed in her

to think for a

really... He kept trying

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255