Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time

Chapter 527

With Stewart's help, things had gone surprisingly smoothly even without a laptop —at least until that afternoon, when something urgent cropped up at The

Henderson Group and Charlene had to step in right away. That was when the lack of a computer became a real headache.

Staring at the files The Henderson Group had just sent to her phone, Charlene couldn't help but regret turning down Thorne's offer to bring her laptop earlier that morning.

But with the situation so urgent, there was no time to dwell on it.

She hurried upstairs, pausing in front of Thorne's study. After a couple seconds' hesitation, she raised her hand and knocked.

"Come in," Thorne called.

He was at his desktop, busy as ever, and looked up just as Charlene opened the door. He didn't seem the least bit surprised to see her. In fact, before she could even say a word, he asked, "Need the computer?"

Standing just inside the doorway, Charlene nodded. "... Yes."

Thorne smiled, nudged the laptop sitting on his desk toward her, and gestured for her to come take it.

She walked in, keeping her eyes down, took the laptop from his desk, and said a quiet, "Thank you."

just smiled

say "Carry on" to

took the laptop back to Jasmine's room and

with her mom, quickly realized Charlene was so engrossed in work she barely noticed anything around her.

Thorne stopped by. Jasmine, still clutching her pillow, couldn't help but pout, "Dad, Mom's so

and walked into the room, grabbing a chair and settling in

chair scrape the floor did she glance over and see Thorne next to her. She didn't say anything, just

files were from The Henderson Group, Charlene didn't worry about Thorne catching a glimpse of her

he lingered for a while, watching with interest. When it was finally time to return to his own responsibilities, he gave

before slipping out.

to s

for Charlene; she was still buried in

dinner, she sat

said as they finished eating. "Do you need the computer

you keep it," Thorne

"Okay, thanks."

along easily, and Irma, ever the nurturing soul, was pleased to see it.

headed