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,

name flash on her phone, she

Vesta replied, her voice

"She's home," Jasmine confirmed.

have fun at the parent-teacher conference with your

today?"

"Ms. Hawkins, you got it mixed up! My

conference, not my dad."

smile faded slightly, her

see..."

paused, then continued, "I called your dad around lunch

said yes, so

who went."

had left Jasmine in high spirits all

chirped, "Nope! But after

lunch with Mom

lingered over the elevator button.

that your

He said he'd join us for lunch

out of his way to

faltered again.

considering that

for their

they still had

things to discuss—that's probably

why...

casual. "I see... Did your dad say

lunch?"

Jasmine, half-absorbed in her

had to think

He kept trying

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