Chapter 498

Charlene and Thorne walked side by side out of the hospital room. Once they'd put some distance between themselves and the door, Charlene spoke first. "If you have something to say, now's your chance."

Thorne glanced over at her. "My grandmother's condition still isn't stable. I'd like to put off the divorce for a few more days."

Charlene didn't look at him, but his words didn't come as a surprise.

After a brief pause, she said, "Alright."

"Thank you." As she was about to leave, Thorne added, "Is there anything you want? As a thank you, I'd like to help you with something, or grant you a wish- anything within my power."

Charlene paused, her step faltering for just a moment, but she didn't turn around. Her voice was calm as she replied, "No, there's nothing. What I want isn't something you can give."

Realizing her words might be misunderstood that he might think she was talking about his feelings for her—she quickly clarified, “And just so you know, that's not what I meant."

Thorne gave a small laugh, watching her profile. "How do you know what I thought you meant?"

Charlene had no idea what he'd read into her words. From his tone, though, she could tell he wasn't upset.

Whatever he thought, she had nothing more to say. Without looking back, Charlene walked away.

watched her go. "So, I owe you

didn't break

the Hawkins and Spencer families: Irma had woken up, and the divorce between Charlene and Thorne had been postponed

good thing. Now we're one step closer to that Ross girl divorcing Thorne. No matter how you look at it, this


Rhoda, among others, felt the same. But Leah had been downcast for days since Granger Harden had rejected her

her feelings ran deeper. More than anyone, she longed for Charlene and Thorne's marriage to end as soon as possible.

been happy that Irma was awake. But when she heard that Charlene would be

Thorne, but the entire core development team. Now, with Charlene returning, if she impressed them again—and if

her appetite entirely. She set

The next day.

Ross, Charlene made her way to The

knew she'd be heading there.

returning to

from the hospital to The

back to The

they could have traveled together, but neither of them brought it up. Instead, they left the hospital separately, one


of the meeting room was

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