Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne) novel Chapter 8

"Let's hit the road."

Their car swiftly departed the manor, making its way toward the airport.

Charlene was oblivious to Thorne's return to their homeland. No one had informed her.

Half a month had elapsed since she had moved out of the manor. During this time, she gradually grew accustomed to and fond of the peaceful and leisurely life of living alone.

It was a lazy Saturday morning when she finally woke up. After getting up and freshening up, she drew the curtains to find the sunlight beaming outside.

She stretched lazily, watered her plants, and was just about to whip up a simple breakfast when the doorbell rang. It was her neighbor from across the hall, Mrs. Sullivan.

"Ms. Ross, hope I didn't wake you?"

Charlene replied softly, "Not at all. I was already up."

"That's good to hear." Mrs. Sullivan said warmly. "I've brought some freshly baked muffins and apple pies from this morning. I thought you might like to try them."

Charlene was happy. "Thanks. That’s incredibly kind of you."

"It's the least I could do after you saved our Sally from that crazy dog the other day. My husband and I have wanted to thank you properly, but we've just been busy at work. I feel terrible about it."

Charlene smiled. "It was nothing, really, Mrs. Sullivan. You're too kind."

After exchanging pleasantries, Mrs. Sullivan left.

Charlene sat down to eat breakfast while exploring the latest algorithm mechanisms of an AI project she had been studying.

In the afternoon, a notification about the centenary celebration of Starlight University popped up on her phone.

Charlene paused, checking the date, and realized it was Starlight University's anniversary.