Vernon was surprised that Thorne was aware of this, but it wasn't a secret. Seeing that Thorne had offered an opening, he confirmed, "Yes, that's right."
From there, the two men engaged in a conversation about business. Meanwhile, Irma, Charlene, and Maisie chatted amongst themselves. Throughout the meal, Thorne also attended to Jasmine, peeling shrimp for her and wiping her hands.
Jasmine, who was particularly clingy with Charlene that evening, pushed away Thorne's hand as he tried to roll up her sleeves. "I want Mommy to do it."
Thorne simply smiled and looked at Charlene. She sighed and reached over to roll up Jasmine's other sleeve. The little girl beamed with happiness.
To the others watching, the scene felt surprisingly harmonious. Despite this, Thorne and Charlene still didn't exchange a single word directly.
Overall, the dinner was quite pleasant. In the end, the bill was charged to Thorne's account.
"Mr. Henderson," Vernon protested, "I insisted on treating you. How could you—"
"It's no matter," Thorne replied smoothly. "You can treat me next time, Mr. Ross."
Next time…
At the reception that evening, Charlene was enjoying a conversation with Mr. Windsor and a few others. She had a couple of glasses of wine, and though she didn't drink much, her tolerance was low. The alcohol must have been stronger than she anticipated because halfway through the party, her head began to feel fuzzy. When she stood up, the room tilted, and her vision blurred.
Mr. Windsor noticed her stumble and was about to reach for her, but someone else was faster. A strong arm wrapped around Charlene's waist, pulling her steady against a firm chest.
Everyone turned, their eyes widening in surprise. "Mr. Henderson!"
Thorne gave a slight nod, his gaze fixed on the woman in his arms. Then, under the astonished stares of the entire room, he scooped Charlene up. "I'm taking her upstairs to rest," he announced calmly. "You all carry on."

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The readers' comments on the novel: Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne)
It is now mind numbing excruciating and irritating in the Chinese version where Thorne is ambiguous and now openly again intimate with Vesta, she leans and mutters sweetly holding his arm! And her clan are viciously demeaning Charlene while Thorne is within hearing distance. There is no justice no reparations for Charlene. Utter disheartening this novel is now...
Thorne must have bashed his head somewhere....
Chapters 480 and on are repeat from previous chapters. What's up with that? Time to stop reading this novel....
Thanks for the update. Keep them coming please!...
Any hope for Vesta being brain-dead?...
Thanks PINKK889 for the info. The same version is also on You tube except dubbed in English and titled “ I divorced my husband who cheated now begging me to come back” Enjoy...
Gosh, this is excruciating ! The slow pace made me leave this for over 3 months. Was just taking a peek and not much development. Btw they have now made this into a 3hr 40 min long drama.Available on daily motion under, the name, next chapter without you. But all the other fringe characters such as York Granger Gaylord are missing in the movie. Ending is very satisfying, practical and apt. She chooses to leave thorne and jasmine and be with Stewart. Vesta and family are inter national wanted Criminals. Not sure if they replicate the same on here. As this book is now on the app for more than 9 months, have a feeling it'll be another 6 to 9 months before this is completed!...
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...