Thorne's so-called "friend who had just returned from abroad" was undoubtedly Corinne Lancaster, right?
Charlene didn't ask for details. She simply gave a soft word of agreement and ended the call.
...
Charlene's guess was entirely correct. Thorne's friend was indeed Corinne Lancaster.
That evening, Corinne's welcome dinner stretched on until a little past nine o'clock.
By the time Thorne carried Jasmine out of the restaurant, the little girl was already exhausted. Draping her arms around his neck, she let out a huge yawn. "Dad, I want to go to Great-Grandma's house. I want to sleep with Mom tonight."
Thorne smiled faintly. "Alright."
He glanced over at the rest of the group. "We'll be heading out first." Finally, his gaze settled on Vesta Hawkins. "Drive safe on your way back."
"I will," Vesta replied. "You too."
Thorne settled Jasmine into the car and drove off first.
Everyone present had clearly heard what Jasmine murmured in Thorne's arms.
Corinne had already learned that the only reason Thorne and Charlene's divorce hadn't been finalized yet was because of Jasmine. She also noticed that Thorne seemed to be doting on his daughter more and more lately.
Watching Thorne's car disappear down the street, she frowned. "Is she always this clingy with her mother now? Their divorce isn't going to get derailed just because of her, is it?"
Vesta hesitated, offering no response.
Moran Albright rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "Honestly, it's hard to say."
Corinne's frown deepened. She turned to Vesta. "Haven't you two had a serious talk about this? The kid has to find out eventually. You can't keep it a secret from her forever."
"I know, but..."
Corinne knew this was a matter for Vesta and Thorne to resolve themselves. As much as she cared, it wasn't her place to interfere too heavily, so she let the subject drop.
Corinne wasn't overly surprised. "I figured as much."
Just as Moran was about to ask how she knew, Corinne turned to Vesta. "Who is it that he likes?"
Vesta lowered her eyes and shook her head. "I don't know."
Corinne looked surprised. She turned back to Moran. "You don't know either?"
"Nope," Moran admitted. "It's not anyone from our circle."
As they were talking, Granger finished his call and walked back over to the group. "I have some business to take care of, so I'm heading out first. You guys have a good night."
Moran coughed lightly, suppressing a smile. "We were just talking about you."
Realizing it had been a long time since he checked in on Granger's love life, Moran added, "It's been forever. When are you finally going to bring this mystery woman around for us to meet?"

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The readers' comments on the novel: Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne)
761 chapters and they still couldn't divorce...
Is the universe against the divorce now?...
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!...