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

phone, she answered cheerfully, "Ms.

sweetheart," Vesta replied, her voice gentle.

"She's home," Jasmine confirmed.

have fun at the parent-teacher

today?"

you got it mixed

conference, not my dad."

Charlene, Vesta's smile

see..."

your

already finished. He said yes, so I just assumed he

who went."

the conference had

Jasmine chirped,

lunch

finger lingered over the elevator button.

your

it was Dad's. He said he'd join us for

out of his way

faltered

that

for their divorce was

maybe they still had

things to discuss—that's probably

why...

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

lunch?"

Jasmine, half-absorbed in her

to think for a

He kept

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