He had completely forgotten it was Charlene’s birthday. Even though Charlene had braced herself for disappointment, she still couldn't help but feel a sting of sadness.
After getting ready for the day, she was about to head downstairs when she heard Jasmine and their nanny, Latonia, chatting away.
“Is everything alright, sweetie? You seem a bit down,” Latonia inquired, concern lacing her voice.
Jasmine answered sadly, “I was really looking forward to hitting the beach with Ms. Hawkins tomorrow. Dad and I had everything planned. Now that Mom's shown up out of nowhere, it'd be kind of awkward if she came with us. And Mom’s always so mean to Ms. Hawkins.”
Latonia said, “Honey, she’s your mom. You shouldn’t talk like that. It could hurt her feelings.”
“I know, but Dad and I like Ms. Hawkins more. Can’t I have Ms. Hawkins be my mom?”
Charlene couldn't make out Latonia's response after that. She had raised Jasmine with all the love a mother could give. Yet these past two years, the father-daughter bond had seemingly grown stronger with her husband, Thorne, spending more time with Jasmine. Thorne had moved to Goldland last year to expand his business, and Jasmine insisted on going with him.
Heartbroken, Charlene had hoped Jasmine would want to stay with her. But she couldn’t stand the thought of Jasmine being unhappy, so she agreed. And then...
Charlene froze, her face turning pale as Jasmine's words weighed her down, rooting her to the spot. She had taken time off work to come to Goldland, hoping to spend more quality time with Jasmine. But it seemed utterly pointless then.
Retreating to her room, Charlene carefully repacked the gifts she had brought from home into her suitcase.
Later, Latonia called to say she had taken the child out, telling Charlene to reach out if she needed anything.
Sitting on the bed, Charlene felt an overwhelming sense of emptiness. She had made this trip, leaving her job behind, only to realize only to realize they didn't need her. Her presence felt like a joke.
After some time, she left the house and wandered through this land that was both foreign and familiar to her.
Charlene laughed bitterly. She watched them for a moment longer, then turned and walked away.
Back at the villa, Charlene prepared a divorce agreement.
Thorne had been the dream of her youth, yet he had never cared about her. If it weren't for that one night's mistake and the pressure from their families, he would have never married her.
She had naively thought he would notice her one day if she tried hard enough. But reality had slapped her hard in the face.
It had been almost seven years. It was time to wake up.
She placed the divorce papers in an envelope and gave them to Latonia, telling her to hand them to Thorne. Then, with her suitcase in tow, Charlene instructed the driver, “Take me to the airport.”
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The readers' comments on the novel: Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne)
Stewart and Charlene will the best match, both power players!...
Can't wait to read where Charlene will start another relationship... God for is she gets back with Thorne... She needs to be with York or Gaylord (to annoy vesta) or granger (to annoy Thorne)...
I know its ur story and u obviously have ur own plot line and all and have every right to build the story as u like but what writer provide isnt just entertainment, but they shape the narrative of young minds. So I would say that romanticing cheating is, or rather THORNE'S behaviour, wrong for all the reasons..give york a chance ..that will be way more satisfying...again all of this is just my point of view but if charlene and thorne get back together, its not the story im looking for...
Hey...please dont ever make Charlene and thorne get back together no matter what...he simply doesn't deserve it....no matter the reason or plot twist behind the way he treated his legally wedded wife....whether he actually slept with vesta or not....just his emotional cheating...not repecting his spouse....not caring enough to actually get to know the person his wife was....and actually distancing his child from her mother and encouraging her to bond with the mistress are all the biggest RED FLAGS... when a person enters a contract....he must uphold it no questions asked...its not like if ur partner isnt good enough, ur allowed to cheat..allowed to let a 3rd person in-between....if ur not satisfied with ur partner then u can get a divorce...whats the point of all the wealth, power and brilliance of mind when the ML cant even get his head around this simple fact...So, its fine it he regrets, but charlene shouldn't be with him in any case.....
Enough already. This novel is dragging slowly. Updated with 2 chapters only. REALLY!!! Whoever the author or authors of this novel why is there a delay in penning more chapters? Here’s my question. In reading the comments from others does their opinions matters and/or make a difference? Are comments being monitored? Or is it only a tool allowing readers to blow off steam?...
Long wait to just get an upload of a couple of chapters. Very little progress in the story if any at all! For heaven's sake the story is 453 chapters so far with nothing or little change from where the story began! Show commitment to us your readers and followers please!...
Hi..its my 1st ever time commenting on any story. But seriously....i dont mean to come as rude but are u seriously thinking about the stroy or losing ur grip on the plot and characters...not updating...no story development...no commitment towards ur readers...u just uploaded 2 chapters after god know how long and still nothing to give to the story..if u dont want to write or simply cant then please dont...
The updates are so slow that I forgot the story for some time and just remembered it and read 20 chapters. The chapters are short and the story development is like a snail. 451 chapters and Charlene still couldn't break her image in other's eyes or dealth some serious damage to Vesta and her trash father....
It would be better to say right away that there are 10 chap/month...
Just give us updates already...