Although Charlene and Vesta both attended the panel discussion at St. Aurelia’s University, their paths never crossed that day.
By mid-afternoon, around three or four o’clock, Charlene and Stewart were ready to leave the campus. As Professor Hancock and the university president walked them out, Professor Hancock extended another invitation, “We’re holding a symposium downtown on Saturday. I wonder if you both might be interested…”
Charlene paused mid-step, her gaze landing on Maureen just a short distance away. She quickly looked away, pressing her lips together before replying, “I’m sorry, I have something important to attend to on Saturday, so I won’t be able to make it.”
After saying their goodbyes, Charlene and Stewart got into the car and drove out of St. Aurelia’s. It wasn’t until they were on the road that Stewart finally spoke. “You seemed a little off back there. Did something happen?”
He had noticed the flicker of emotion on Charlene’s face when Saturday was mentioned and her eyes fell on Maureen. There were too many people around earlier for him to ask.
Charlene kept her eyes down, her voice quiet. “Saturday is my mother’s birthday.”
Stewart’s voice tightened. He knew all too well that Charlene’s mother had been confined to a care home for years—all thanks to Maureen and her family. No wonder Charlene’s mood had soured around Maureen and Vesta.
After a long moment, he asked, “What are you planning to do about the Hawkins family and the Spencers?”
Charlene clenched her fist. “I don’t want to make things easy for them, but—”
But with Thorne protecting them now, even though PrimeStar was thriving, going after them would be incredibly difficult.
She didn’t need to say it out loud—Stewart understood.
He tried to reassure her. “What goes around comes around. I’m sure you’ll get your chance. Don’t lose hope.”
Charlene nodded. “Mm.”
On Saturday, Charlene and Vernon Ross baked a cake together before driving out to the care home.
They hadn’t seen Sybil Ross in some time, and she looked even thinner than before.
Watching the staff warmly celebrate Sybil’s birthday, seeing her sitting at the center of it all yet lost in her own world, oblivious to the laughter and well-wishes, was agony for Charlene and Helena Ross. Their hearts twisted with pain.
Just then, the director approached. Seeing the grief on their faces, she hesitated for a moment before speaking. “We ran a checkup on Sybil this morning. I’m afraid her condition has worsened; several of her organs are showing signs of failure…”
Charlene and Helena turned pale. “How—how could this happen?!”
The director explained gently, “She’s been under a great deal of emotional strain for years, and her appetite has suffered. Over time, it’s taken a heavy toll on her health. Her immune system is extremely weak now, so—”
Charlene shook her head, not wanting to talk.
After paying, she picked up her bags and was about to leave when Janetta hesitated, then blurted out, “Um… Mr. Henderson is having dinner with the Hawkins family tonight—he’s with them right now.”
Charlene understood. Thorne was having dinner with Vesta’s family.
Her expression didn’t change, but her grip on the shopping bag tightened. She just gave a quiet, “Okay,” and walked away.
That evening, the Ross house was heavy with tension.
Charlene locked herself in her room with a book. It wasn’t until nearly eleven that she looked up, realized her phone was dead, and plugged it in to charge before heading to the bathroom for a shower.
When she came out, she noticed several missed calls.
She paused when she saw Padgett’s name, then called him back first.
He answered immediately. “Ms. Ross, you finally picked up! Here’s the thing—I just got a call from Mr. Henderson’s attorney. All the paperwork regarding his assets has been settled. You can officially begin the divorce proceedings now.”
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The readers' comments on the novel: Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne)
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...
Hey...please dont ever make Charlene and thorne get back together no matter what...he simply doesn't deserve it....no matter the reason or plot twist behind the way he treated his legally wedded wife....whether he actually slept with vesta or not....just his emotional cheating...not repecting his spouse....not caring enough to actually get to know the person his wife was....and actually distancing his child from her mother and encouraging her to bond with the mistress are all the biggest RED FLAGS... when a person enters a contract....he must uphold it no questions asked...its not like if ur partner isnt good enough, ur allowed to cheat..allowed to let a 3rd person in-between....if ur not satisfied with ur partner then u can get a divorce...whats the point of all the wealth, power and brilliance of mind when the ML cant even get his head around this simple fact...So, its fine it he regrets, but charlene shouldn't be with him in any case.....
Enough already. This novel is dragging slowly. Updated with 2 chapters only. REALLY!!! Whoever the author or authors of this novel why is there a delay in penning more chapters? Here’s my question. In reading the comments from others does their opinions matters and/or make a difference? Are comments being monitored? Or is it only a tool allowing readers to blow off steam?...
Long wait to just get an upload of a couple of chapters. Very little progress in the story if any at all! For heaven's sake the story is 453 chapters so far with nothing or little change from where the story began! Show commitment to us your readers and followers please!...
Hi..its my 1st ever time commenting on any story. But seriously....i dont mean to come as rude but are u seriously thinking about the stroy or losing ur grip on the plot and characters...not updating...no story development...no commitment towards ur readers...u just uploaded 2 chapters after god know how long and still nothing to give to the story..if u dont want to write or simply cant then please dont...
The updates are so slow that I forgot the story for some time and just remembered it and read 20 chapters. The chapters are short and the story development is like a snail. 451 chapters and Charlene still couldn't break her image in other's eyes or dealth some serious damage to Vesta and her trash father....
It would be better to say right away that there are 10 chap/month...
Just give us updates already...
We're stuck at this chapter for over 2wks now Very annoying Thorne and vesta having the tune of their lives while Charlene is stuck More annoying...