Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time

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

assumptions all

the same way herself, which was why she'd never paid

But now-

thing. Setting the bowl aside,

the pallor on Vesta's face as she came in. She'd specially arranged for a nourishing dessert to be prepared, yet Vesta had barely touched it. "Vesta, why don't you have

shook her head. "I can't eat any

turned and climbed the

soon as she reached her room, she dialed Thorne's

connected, but no one

the phone tightened, knuckles whitening as the line rang on. When it finally disconnected she considered calling Jasmine instead, but after a moment's hesitation, she put

*

Meanwhile.

and Thorne had arrived at a high-end music store that

have called ahead, because the moment they stepped onto the sidewalk, a staff member

sound of "Mr.

Charlene paused mid-step, but Thorne

in acknowledgment. Nog her

he turned and said quietly, "Let's