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?"
[So, what's the situation, Vesta?]
It was followed by an animated emoji of exploding fireworks.
Vesta glanced at it and tossed her phone onto the passenger seat without replying.
When Leah had first told her about the diamond, she had been filled with an indescribable mix of excitement and joy, and she had spent the entire day anticipating this evening's surprise.
While her mood wasn't terrible now, if Thorne had actually proposed tonight, she—
Leah's message was a stark reminder of the massive gap between her expectations and reality, and her spirits plummeted once more.
Leah wasn't the only one waiting for an update. The Spencers and the rest of the Hawkins family were waiting too. Knowing Leah was the designated informant, they all looked at her expectantly.
Seeing that Vesta hadn't replied, Leah grinned knowingly. "She hasn't answered yet. I guess she's too busy…"

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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...