Chapter 322
As they settled into their seats at the restaurant, Granger got Charlene a glass of water and asked, “Did you gain anything from the exchange activities this time?”
“Sort of.”
She had joined the exchange program seeking inspiration to delve into the materials Kenton had handed over to her and Stewart a while back.
After attending several sessions, she felt she finally had some new directions to explore.
Charlene then asked, “How’s Daisy doing lately?”
“Daisy’s been doing much better since the second half of last year. She started school again this year, and she’s made some new friends. She’s been quite happy both at home and at school.”
Granger paused and added, “She often mentions you. Next time, maybe we can all get together for dinner?”
Charlene nodded, replying, “Sure.”
With personal matters out of the way, they switched to discussing business topics.
Granger also brought up his collaboration with Vernon Ross, and they found plenty to talk about. The meal turned out to be quite pleasant.
Previously, when he used Daisy as an excuse to meet Charlene, she mostly engaged with Daisy and barely acknowledged him. But now, even without Daisy around, they could have a proper conversation.
Granger could see that Charlene was beginning to let go of past grievances and was slowly accepting him. Although this acceptance wasn’t in the romantic sense, and they weren’t even quite friends yet, it was a significant improvement from before.
After finishing their meal, Charlene and Granger parted ways.
Since moving out to live on her own, Charlene had been so busy with work that she hadn’t had time to shop for clothes in the past few months. With the change of seasons approaching, her wardrobe was looking sparse.
On Saturday, Charlene decided to go shopping.
After trying on clothes for over an hour and picking out some items for the Ross family, she took a seat on the couch to rest and wait for the cashier.
Just then, a voice called out from the entrance, “Cousin?”
Charlene turned her head and saw Janetta standing there.
Janetta was the daughter of Laverne Hawkins, only a few months younger than Charlene.
They used to play together all the time as kids and were very close. But after Charlene’s mother divorced Henley Hawkins, they rarely saw each other.
Their last meeting was three or four years ago. Back then, Thorne hadn’t met Vesta yet. Janetta, having heard about her uncle’s serious business troubles and imminent bankruptcy, had come all the way from her city to secretly give Charlene her savings to help out.
Charlene smiled, greeting her, “It’s been a while.”
“It really has,” Janetta said, feeling a bit overwhelmed. Then, remembering something, she turned to Charlene with concern and asked, “Cousin, are you okay?”
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Janetta knew about the complicated history between Charlene, Vesta, and Thorne.
She had heard that Charlene had loved Thorne for years, but he never reciprocated her feelings. Then, he was instantly captivated by Vesta upon meeting her.
Janetta knew firsthand how irresistibly attractive Vesta was to men. Over the years, she had seen countless men become infatuated with her.
Even Janetta’s high school crush had dated her just to get closer to Vesta.
But Vesta was undeniably talented and charming.
Losing the man you love to someone so exceptional, being unable to win him back, compounded by the issues between Maureen and Sybil, it was no wonder Charlene’s heart must be aching deeply.
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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...