Chapter 549

At the sound of Leah's words, Vesta's hand froze midair, the spoonful of

nourishing soup hovering just inches from her lips.

She quickly composed herself, masking her reaction so well that no one else at the table seemed to notice anything amiss.

Henley looked over. "Vesta, is Thorne back in the country?"

Vesta's lashes fluttered almost imperceptibly.

How could she admit she had no idea Thorne had returned? He hadn't mentioned a word to her. Earlier today, she'd tried calling him several times, but he never picked up. She'd simply assumed he was busy with work.

Before she could answer, Henley continued with a smile, "We really owe Thorne for what happened last time. I've been meaning to invite him over for dinner, but you said he was on a business trip abroad, so your father decided to wait. Now that he's back, could you ask him when he might be free to join us?"

Katie chimed in, nodding. "Absolutely, Thorne should come over for dinner soon." Vesta forced a smile. "Sure, I'll talk to Thorne and let you know later."

With that, the conversation drifted to other topics.

As for what Leah had mentioned earlier about Thorne going out with Charlene, the rest of the Spencers and Hawkinses didn't give it a second thought.

interest in her. It never even crossed their minds that anything could change between the two. Hearing that Thorne and Charlene had gone out together, they just naturally assumed it was because of Jasmine, and that Thorne

understood their assumptions all too

think the same way herself, which was

But now-


a thing. Setting the bowl aside, she stood up. "I'm going

the pallor on Vesta's face as she came in. She'd specially arranged for a nourishing dessert to be prepared, yet Vesta had

head. "I can't eat any

she turned

as she reached her room, she

call connected, but no

the line rang on. When it finally disconnected she considered calling Jasmine instead, but after a

*

Meanwhile.

high-end music store that specialized in

sidewalk, a staff member came out to greet them. "Mr. Henderson, Mrs. Henderson?

the sound of "Mr.

mid-step, but


in acknowledgment. Nog her

and said quietly, "Let's go

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