Chapter 736
She had just finished talking with Thorne Henderson when the Hawkins and Spencer families called her again, asking about the news of his divorce from Charlene Ross.
She told them about Lloyd and Claudia’s accident.
The Hawkins and Spencers paled. “Did Thorne and Charlene finally get the divorce p>
Vesta Hawkins replied, “I don’t know, but… probably not yet p>
Although she hated to admit it, based on the timeline, Thorne likely received the news of the accident before he could make it to city hall.
The Hawkins and Spencer families hadn’t expected their long-awaited hopes to amount to nothing.
“How… how could this happen p>
Leah Spencer stomped her foot in frustration. “Exactly p>
Meanwhile.
Nearing noon, Charlene finished her meeting. Thinking about Lloyd and Claudia, she was about to call Minnie when Gaylord Hearst walked over. “Want to grab lunch together p>
Charlene was about to reply when her phone rang.
Although the number was unsaved, she knew it was Thorne calling.
She gave Gaylord a nod of apology and stepped aside to answer. “How are Mr. and Mrs. Henderson p>
Over the line, Thorne replied, “They just got out of the Emergency Room a little while ago. They both sustained severe, multiple injuries. They’re stable for now but aren’t out of the woods yet. My father took the brunt of it; his condition is worse than my mother’s p>
Charlene murmured, I see p>
Thorne finally got to the point of his call. “My sister and I are going to stay at the hospital. Grandma is a wreck. I tried to talk her into going home to rest, but she won’t listen. Minnie is too young to be cooped up in a hospital. Could you come over p>
Irma Henderson’s current state was alarming. If she kept this up, the elderly woman would collapse before they even got a proper update on Lloyd.
Given her advanced age, a collapse could be fatal.
Hearing this, Charlene said, “I’ll be right there p>
“Thank you p>
Charlene didn’t say anything else. After hanging up, she looked at Gaylord, who was waiting nearby. “I’m sorry, something came up. I
need t
head to the hospital tets take a raincheck on lunch
Gaylord immediately asked, “Is it serious? Do you need me to come with you p>
“It’s a personal matter. I can handle it p>
Charlene didn’t offer any further explanation. She returned to her office, grabbed her car keys, and left.
Nearly an hour later, she arrived at the hospital.
Thorne hadn’t exaggerated. Irma looked terrible, completely haggard and drained of color.
Seeing Charlene, Irma tried to
muster a smile but couldn’t manage it. Instead, she reached out, grasped Charlene’s hard, and then glanced at Thorne. “Charlene, thank you for coming p>
Irma wasn’t senile; she knew Thorne had been the one to call Charlene.
The fact that Charlene was willing to put aside her grievances with Thorne to come comfort her was a kindness Irma deeply appreciated.
And as for her grandson-calling Charlene for help right when they were on the brink of divorce proved that he knew she would show up. Deep down, he knew she was a good person.
But she didn’t have the energy to dwell on that now.
Minnie was aware that something terrible had happened to her grandparents Being so young, she was terrified. As soon as she saw Charlene, she threw herself into her mother’s arms.
Thorne gently coaxed Irma. “Please go home and rest. I’ll let you know the second there’s an update p>