Monday morning, Charlene had just reached the lobby of her office building when she nearly bumped into Gaylord, who was arriving for work as well.
Gaylord greeted her with a smile. “Morning.”
“Morning,” Charlene replied.
No sooner had she spoken than she spotted York across the lobby.
Seeing him, Charlene slowed her steps for a moment.
Gaylord noticed York too, and a frown creased his face.
York, seemingly unconcerned with Gaylord, walked directly toward Charlene. “I got back early yesterday morning. It’s been a while since we’ve seen each other, so I wanted to stop by and say hello.”
He really did just want to see her—nothing more.
Sensing her distance and not wanting to make things awkward or have her grow annoyed with him, York added quickly, “You look busy. Don’t mind me. I’ll be on my way in a minute.”
Charlene had said everything there was to say to York. Now that he’d shown up out of the blue, she honestly didn’t know what to say anymore.
So when he gave her an out, she took it. She nodded briefly, then turned and headed for the stairs.
Gaylord shot York a glance, then hurried to catch up with Charlene.
York watched her retreating figure for a long moment before turning and heading back to his car.
Inside his car sat a bouquet of flowers. He’d intended to give them to Charlene, but seeing how things were, he realized that if he actually handed them over, she’d probably start avoiding him altogether.
The thought drew a self-deprecating smile from York’s lips.
Upstairs, Gaylord pressed the elevator button, joining Charlene inside.
Noticing him watching her in silence, Charlene looked up. “What’s on your mind?”
“Nothing,” Gaylord replied, shaking his head.
But after a pause, he couldn’t help himself. “Does Mr. Watson ask to meet you often?”
Gaylord wanted to know if there was something about York that put her off—or if there was some red flag about relationships or marriage he should be aware of. If so, he’d want to be careful not to make the same mistake himself.
Charlene had never thought of Gaylord as someone who pried into other people’s business. It was the first time he’d ever asked something so personal, but she didn’t mind. “I’m not officially divorced yet. How could I consider anyone else? Besides, I’m just not interested in Mr. Watson.”
Gaylord blinked, taken aback. All this time, he’d assumed Charlene was already divorced. “You… you’re not?”
She shook her head. “Not yet.”
Just as she finished speaking, the elevator doors slid open.
Charlene stepped out and headed back to her office, ready to get to work.
Gaylord stared after her, his mind blank for a moment.
As he watched her go, a new thought struck him: Maybe Granger hadn’t pursued Charlene because he knew she wasn’t officially divorced, not because he’d given up.
Or… maybe Granger knew Charlene’s husband?
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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...