Even though she wasn't there, Vesta could easily guess what her family was thinking.
She started the car, but as she was about to pull away, her eyes fell on the gift boxes on the passenger seat. She paused.
Even without a proposal, she was still curious about what Thorne had given her.
She picked up his gift and opened it. Inside was a diamond necklace of impressive quality, likely worth millions. For a birthday present, even from someone of Thorne's status, it was certainly a generous gift. But—
Compared to the exceptionally extravagant and creative gifts he'd given her in the past, this necklace seemed to lack a certain weight. Still, remembering his determination to divorce Charlene, she didn't dwell on the less-than-stellar present.
Setting the box aside, her gaze landed on Granger's gift. She hesitated for a moment before opening it as well.
It was a bottle of expensive red wine. A suitable gift for a female friend, certainly, but a far cry from the thoughtful presents he used to give her. It felt impersonal. Vesta wasn't surprised. With a cynical smile, she closed the box and drove home.
Everyone was waiting for her news.
As soon as she walked in, Leah rushed over, her excitement palpable. "Vesta, how was it? Is the diamond beautiful? Show it to us—"
"There was no proposal," Vesta stated flatly.
"No… no proposal?"
Leah's excited expression froze, as did the smiles on everyone else's faces.
Georgina was the first to recover. "Vesta, what… did something happen?"
Everyone else immediately assumed she and Thorne had argued.
The rest of the family was curious too, though they wouldn't have asked so bluntly.
"Go ahead," Vesta said dismissively, heading upstairs.
They eagerly opened the gifts, but their expressions soon turned to disappointment. Thorne had always been so incredibly generous in the past.
Rhoda was the first to rationalize. "These gifts are still very valuable. Besides, Vesta is going out with Thorne again later tonight."
"Exactly," Leah chimed in, agreeing.
Maureen and Georgina weren't as concerned. To them, the strength of Vesta and Thorne's relationship meant that even if his gift was less extravagant than usual, it was still filled with his affection. As long as they were happy together, nothing else mattered.

Comments
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...