Chapter 577
The thought of so much money being made without them getting a cut was frustrating, but Forrest was just venting. As long as Thorne and Vesta were together, there would be other opportunities. Everyone at the table knew that.
Right now, they were more concerned with something else. According to the news, Thorne still had a lot to deal with and wouldn’t be returning anytime soon.
Georgina Spencer voiced her concern. “You don’t think he’ll miss the end of the finalization window, do you p>
For the first time, Maureen looked genuinely worried. While she wasn’t desperate, endless delays were not in their favor.
Katie turned to Vesta. “What did Thorne say p>
Vesta met her gaze. “He said he’s not sure when he’ll be back p>
A wave of anxiety washed over the room.
“Well,” Georgina sighed, “he’ll surely come back as soon as he’s done. Let’s hope he makes it in time. There’s still half a month left, after all p>
Vesta lowered her eyes, saying nothing.
Charlene assumed Thorne would contact her about the divorce as soon as he was finished with his work. So, for the next several days, she simply went about her routine. Besides, she was incredibly busy herself and had little time to dwell on it.
By the time she looked up from her work, another week had flown by. There was now just over a week left in the finalization period.
She glanced at the time, then at Jasmine, who was playing a game on her tablet at the foot of the bed. “Minnie p>
Jasmine looked up. “Yes, Mommy p>
Charlene hesitated. “Did your dad… say when he’s coming back p>
Jasmine shook her head. “I asked him tonight. He said not for a while p>
Charlene fell silent.
“Mommy p>
“It’s nothing. It’s getting late. Time for bed p>
“Okay p>
Even though Jasmine said he
wouldn’t be back soon, Charlenet
needed a more concrete answer. AfterJasmine was asleep she sent Thorne a text: [When are you back p>
Due to the time difference, she didn’t get a reply until noon the next day: [I can’t confirm a date yet p>
There were only a few days left. If not now, when?
She was about to type that very question when another message came through.
[I will let you know the second my schedule is confirmed p>
The same old line.
Charlene set her phone down without replying. Thorne didn’t message her again.
She didn’t contact him after that, and he, presumably consumed by work, didn’t contact her either.
And so, they reached the final day of their divorce finalization window.
When Charlene walked into the office that morning, Stewart knew instantly that nothing had changed Seeing her somber mood, he tried to
offer some comfort There’s St
time. Maybe he’ll be back this afternoon p>
Charlene hoped so. But she checked her phone countless times that day, and by the time live o’clock rolled around, there wasn’t a single message from Thorne.