Chapter 243
A little while later, Vesta, Dalton, and the others emerged from the restroom.
Jasmine was at that age where curiosity seemed to be her constant companion. Everything along their path piqued her interest. She’d dart over here, glance over there, and keep up a stream of chatter with Vesta, who responded with a constant, warm smile.
Dalton watched the interaction and appreciated Vesta’s dedication to Thorne’s child. It dawned on him just how challenging looking after a kid could be.
When they returned to the coffee shop, Dalton’s eyes immediately sought out Thorne. He spotted him lounging comfortably, sipping his coffee and flipping through a magazine, the picture of relaxation.
Dalton paused, taking in the easygoing demeanor. Earlier, as they were heading to the restroom, he had mentioned that he was meeting a friend at the café.
As they entered, Vesta asked, “Did your friend arrive yet?”
Dalton shook his head. “Not yet.”
“Why not come sit with us for a bit?” Vesta suggested.
“You guys are on a date. I wouldn’t want to intrude.”
Vesta laughed gently. “It’s fine. Thorne won’t mind.”
Dalton joined Vesta and Jasmine as they walked over to Thorne’s table. As they approached, Dalton noticed a striking bouquet of red roses beside Thorne’s seat.
It was clear Thorne had given them to Vesta, suggesting that perhaps Thorne wasn’t as indifferent as Dalton had first assumed.
“Daddy, we’re back!” Jasmine announced as she quickly returned to her seat.
Thorne acknowledged with a nod, turning to Vesta, only then noticing Dalton. “Mr. Ramirez?” he greeted.
Dalton replied, “Ran into Ms. Hawkins at the entrance and saw you here, so I thought I’d come over and say hi
Thorne shook hands with him, and after a bit of small talk, Dalton observed the three of them seemed to gel well together. He decided not to impose further and said, “My friend should be here any minute. I’ll catch you next time.”
Thorne didn’t insist, simply nodding. “Alright.”
Dalton gave Vesta a quick look before finding a seat not too far from them. He couldn’t hear their conversation from where he sat.
After about twenty minutes, it seemed Thorne and the others were preparing to leave. Thorne came over to say goodbye.
Dalton asked, “Heading out?”
“Yeah,” Thorne replied, “See you next time.”
Thorne left, but Vesta and Jasmine lingered. Dalton asked, “You’re not leaving with them?”
Vesta smiled, “Thorne’s bringing the car around from the underground parking.”
The parking garage was quite extensive, but the street was just nearby. Thorne’s offer to pick them up was indeed a considerate gesture.
Dalton returned the smile. Vesta then asked, “Did your friend ever show up?”
Dalton shook his head, “Nope.”
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Vesta lowered her eyes, a knowing look passing through them but choosing not to mention it. “So, are you going to keep waiting?”
Dalton replied, “Nah, I think I’m done.”
They chatted for a bit longer until Thorne called Vesta to let her know he was ready.
Vesta said, “Time for us to go.”
Dalton nodded, “Take care.”
Outside the café, as Vesta and Dalton were saying their goodbyes, Jasmine suddenly tugged at Vesta’s hand, her eyes wide as she looked off to the side.
“Minnie?” she exclaimed, convinced she had spotted Charlene. But with the crowd bustling around, her small stature made it impossible to keep sight of her mom.
“Ms. Hawkins, I think I really saw-” Jasmine started, but Vesta gently interrupted, “Your dad’s waiting. Let’s go.”
Comments
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...