Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne) novel Chapter 599

Vesta's distraction at the dinner table didn't escape Thorne's notice. "What's wrong?" he asked quietly.

Vesta forced a smile. "Nothing."

He didn't press the issue.

Moran and Granger, caught up in their own conversation, didn't seem to sense Vesta's unease.

The meal concluded, and as time ticked by and the others began to show signs of leaving, the surprise she had been anticipating all day still hadn't materialized. Vesta's heart began to sink, though she clung to a sliver of hope.

But then Thorne called the waiter over and settled the bill. It was clear they were all leaving the restaurant, with no further plans for the evening. The faint hope she held onto turned to ice, and she found herself frozen in place.

"Ms. Hawkins?"

This time, it was Jasmine who first noticed something was wrong.

Before Vesta could respond, Thorne turned at the sound of Jasmine's voice, his expression filled with concern. Seeing his worry, her heart steadied slightly.

Her family had heard that Thorne had purchased a diamond for an astronomical price to propose to her, but there had never been any confirmation that he would do it *today*. They had all just gotten carried away.

Even though he didn't propose as everyone expected, their relationship was still strong.

"Are you okay?" Thorne asked.

Vesta snapped back to the present. "I'm fine."

Having reasoned with herself, her mood improved, though a pang of disappointment lingered.

Still, the fact that he was once again pushing for a divorce from Charlene proved how much he cared about her. They had plenty of time. She could wait.

Jasmine, exhausted from a couple of days packed with extracurricular classes, let out a big yawn as they stepped out of the restaurant into the eight o'clock evening air. She reached her arms out for Thorne, who lifted her into his arms. "Tired?"

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