Divorce Time

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

As she rounded the corner of the lobby, Vesta and Thome’s friends appeared at the end of the hallway,

Charlene instinctively stepped aside and heard Jasmine exclaim joyfully, “Ms. Hawkins!” and dash forward,

leaping into Vesta's

embrace.

Charlene settled into a couch nearby, her back to them, using the potted plants and the back of the chair as a

shield.

“Minnie, you're back in town, too?”

“Because you were coming back, Ms. Hawkins, Dad and | couldn’t bear the thought of being away from you. Dad

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt

wrapped up his work early, and we flew back! We made it the day before your birthday so we wouldn't miss it!

This is a necklace Dad and | made for you, Ms. Hawkins. Happy Birthday!”

“Wow, Minnie, you and your dad made this? It must have taken much effort. You're talented, sweetie. | love it.

Thank you, Minnie!”

“As long as you like it, Ms. Hawkins.” Jasmine hugged Vesta, whining playfully, “I haven't seen you in a week, and

I've missed you so much. | couldn’t have stayed in Goldland if it weren't for our daily phone calls.”

“I missed you too, Minnie.”

Suddenly, footsteps approached from the side.

Charlene froze. It was Thome.

Even without seeing him, Charlene was sure just by the sound of his footsteps. After six accustomed to waiting

for him daily.

or seven years of marriage, she had grown

Thorne’s steps, just like his personality, were measured and steady, exuding an air of calm confidence. Even

when interacting with his close ones in the Henderson family, he maintained this composure as if nothing could

faze him.

She had thought nothing in the world could disturb his peace. But then Vesta entered the scene, proving to be

the exception.

Before Charlene could ponder further, she heard Jasmine say, “Daddy!”

Thorne’s friends greeted him as well.

Thorne replied, then wished Vesta, “Happy Birthday.”

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm

Vesta smiled. “Thanks.”

Sasmine said, “Daddy, didn’t you also prepare another birthday gift for Ms. Hawkins? Go on. Give it to her!”

The mood suddenly shifted, followed by a chuckle from one of Thorne’s friends, who teasingly pinched Jasmine’s

cheek. “That's a special gift your dad has for Ms. Hawkins. Probably, he will give it to her in private. Let's not

meddle, sweetie.”

The others joined in the teasing laughter.

Then, Thorne announced, “I've given it to her.”

“Oh? When?” Jasmine inquired before adding, “Dad, you sneaked off to see Ms. Hawkins again without me, huh?”