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.

living

on her phone, she answered

Vesta replied, her voice gentle. "Is Minnie home

"She's home," Jasmine confirmed.

have fun at

today?"

Hawkins, you got it mixed up! My mom came to

conference, not my dad."

Charlene, Vesta's smile faded slightly, her tone softening.

see..."

then continued, "I called your dad around

so I just

who went."

had left Jasmine in high

up, Jasmine chirped, "Nope! But after

to have lunch

elevator button. "He

your

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

out of his way to

smile faltered

considering that the

for their divorce was

they still

things to discuss—that's probably

why...

sound casual. "I see... Did your

lunch?"

Jasmine, half-absorbed in her

to think for

He kept trying to

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