“No, thank you, Grandma,” Charlene said gently. “I have some work to finish up, so I’ll skip dinner tonight.”
Of course, work wasn’t really the reason. The truth was, she simply didn’t want to stay any longer—and it wouldn’t feel right, either.
Technically, she was still part of the Henderson family; she and Thorne weren’t officially divorced yet. It shouldn’t be so awkward. But in Charlene’s mind, she’d already started drawing a line between herself and Thorne the moment they decided to separate.
Irma understood all of this, even if she didn’t say so.
Since Charlene insisted, Irma knew better than to push further.
She shot Thorne a hard look.
Thorne pretended not to notice. He turned to Charlene, saying, “Let me drive you.”
“That’s not necessary,” Charlene replied, shaking her head. “You’re busy. I’ll have the driver take me.”
Thorne didn’t argue. “Alright.”
Charlene headed upstairs to grab her purse and get ready to leave.
Irma and Thorne both came downstairs to see her off.
That’s when Jasmine realized her mom was leaving and clung to her, unwilling to let go. “Mom, you’re leaving already?”
Charlene ruffled Jasmine’s hair and smiled softly. “Yes, sweetheart. Take care of yourself, don’t spend all your time playing.”
“I know,” Jasmine pouted, wrapping her arms around Charlene. “School starts in a few days. Will you come with me on the first day?”
Charlene hesitated a moment before answering, “Of course. If I’m free, I’ll be there to drop you off.”
Irma walked Charlene to the car. She glanced back at Thorne, who stood at a distance watching them, then lowered her voice. “Thorne was supposed to go back to the office today, but he stayed to look after you…”
And everything Thorne had done was of his own accord. Irma hadn’t pressured him.
Charlene looked down, her voice soft. “Grandma—”
“I know, dear,” Irma sighed, patting her hand. “It’s just hard to let you go, that’s all.”
If only things could stay like this between you and Thorne, she thought wistfully. But she knew that was just wishful thinking.
Irma gave Charlene a few more words of advice before Charlene finally got into the car and left.
Charlene’s excuse about work wasn’t even a real lie.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Unknown Divorce Revelation Beyond Time (Charlene and Thorne)
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...
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?...