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.

the living room, piecing

phone, she

replied, her voice gentle. "Is Minnie

"She's home," Jasmine confirmed.

smiled, "Did you have fun at the

today?"

you got it mixed up! My mom came to

conference, not my dad."

smile faded slightly, her tone

see..."

then continued, "I called your dad around lunch and asked if

said yes, so I

who went."

for the conference had left Jasmine

bring it up, Jasmine chirped, "Nope! But after it was over,

have lunch with Mom and

button. "He had lunch with

your

he'd join us for lunch once he

his way to have lunch

smile faltered

considering that the

for their divorce

maybe they

things to discuss—that's probably

why...

to sound casual. "I see... Did your dad say anything to your

lunch?"

Jasmine, half-absorbed in her

to think

really... He kept trying

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