It wasn't until dinnertime, when they saw Vesta packing her things to leave, that the Hawkinses and the Spencers learned Thorne was back from his trip abroad.
Upon hearing he had returned that afternoon, Rhoda stamped her foot in frustration. "This afternoon? If only he'd come back half a day sooner! The cooling-off period is already over—"
"Exactly," Leah Spencer chimed in.
It wasn't just them; Maureen Spencer and the others felt it was a huge missed opportunity. Although Vesta had mentioned a few days ago that Thorne likely wouldn't make it back before the cooling-off period ended, they had secretly harbored a sliver of hope. They imagined he might rush back early for Vesta's sake, and that his claim of not being able to return was just a ploy to surprise her. The reality, however, was that Thorne had truly failed to return before the window to finalize his divorce with Charlene Ross had closed.
That's why learning he had arrived that afternoon felt so unfortunate. If he had been just half a day earlier, he and Charlene would be divorced by now. Because of that small delay, they would have to wait at least another month. But what was done was done, and there was no point dwelling on it.
Georgina Spencer said, "It's been a while since Thorne joined us for dinner. I wonder if he's still busy. If he has time, Vesta, make sure you invite him over. We still haven't properly thanked him for all his help."
Vesta gave a quiet, noncommittal reply.
Meanwhile, after finishing their work, Charlene and Stewart Ferguson went out to dinner with Kenton Wagner and Malvina. Afterward, Charlene went shopping with Malvina and didn't get home until after nine.
Back at home, she discovered several messages from Jasmine Henderson. Thorne had brought back gifts for everyone, and Jasmine promised to bring hers over in a few days when she was free. Charlene stared at the message for a long moment before simply replying with an "Okay." After responding, she remembered that tomorrow was Friday. She closed the chat with Jasmine and checked again, but there were no messages from Thorne. After a moment of silence, she set her phone down and went to take a shower.
Charlene and Stewart looked up to see Thorne walking into the room. He noticed their gazes and gave them a polite nod of acknowledgment.
Charlene paused. Stewart frowned.
The meeting began and proceeded smoothly, just as they had anticipated. Thorne was present, but he merely listened for the entire duration without participating. It was clear that his presence was entirely unnecessary for this meeting. So why was he here?
Stewart gritted his teeth and leaned closer to Charlene. "No time, my foot. He looks like he has all the time in the world to me!"

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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...