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.

out in the living room, piecing together a puzzle.

her phone, she answered cheerfully,

voice gentle.

"She's home," Jasmine confirmed.

"Did you have fun at the parent-teacher

today?"

got it mixed up! My mom came to

conference, not my dad."

of Charlene, Vesta's smile faded slightly,

see..."

your dad around

said yes, so I just assumed he was the

who went."

for the conference had left Jasmine

chirped, "Nope! But after

to have lunch

lingered over the elevator button. "He had lunch with both

that your

He said he'd join us for lunch once he finished his

went out of his way

faltered again.

that

for their divorce

maybe they still had

things to discuss—that's probably

why...

tried to sound casual. "I see... Did

lunch?"

Jasmine, half-absorbed in her

to think for a

really... He kept trying to

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