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Charlene had to bite her tongue to keep from laughing. Vesta met Thorne after Charlene and Thorne got hitched.
Vesta knew Charlene and Thorne’s relationship. Charlene couldn’t fathom that Henley, Vesta’s dad, was in the
dark about Thorne being his other daughter's hubby! There was no way he didn’t know.
Yet, there he was, shamelessly playing matchmaker between Vesta and Thorne. It was a clear sign of how little
Henley cared about Charlene!
Thtook it in stride.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Charlene watched Thorne wait for Henley to get in the car. After the car had
driven off, she exited. Given Thome'’s status, the only folks who could make him act out of character were a few
of the elders from the Henderson family. But it was clear Thheld Henley in high regard, all because he was
Vesta’s father.
Thinking about this, Charlene recalled the times Thorne met her grandma and her aunt and uncle. He had always
been aloof and indifferent.
And in the past, no matter how carefully she brought it up, Thorne never seemed willing to lend a hand to her
uncle. But his attitude toward those Vesta valued was entirely different.
How he treated her compared to Vesta was like night and day. That may be the difference between love and the
lack thereof.
Before long, Thorne had left as well.
A good while later, Charlene finally turned and entered the Feast.
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driving to the Henderson Mansion.
Nestled near the outskirts of Starfall City, the Henderson Mansion, surrounded by picturesque landscapes, was
perfect for the elders because of its tranquil environment. Its only flaw was its distance from the downtown area.
It took Charlene an hour and a half by car to reach the Henderson Mansion.
Parking her car and still outside, she could hear her daughter Jasmine’s joyful laughter.
Facing the entrance, Irma noticed Charlene first, beaming with a smile. “Charlene, come. Csit with me.”
But Irma was the only one smiling. Thorne’s mother, Charlene’s mother-in-law, Tiffany, and her son wore
increasingly unwelcoming Expressions at the sight of her. Charlene noticed this but wasn’t as bothered as she
might have been before.
Pretending not to see, she smiled and handed the gifts to the butler, who cto welcher. Then, she
approached Irma. “Irma, how are you doing?”
“Oh,” Irma’s face lit up, pulling Charlene to sit as she frowned. “You've lost so much weight. Has Thorne been
giving you a hard time?” Charlene looked down, shaking her head. “No, I've just been too busy lately.”
Her words were a mix of truth and fibs.
Thorne hadn’t been mistreating her but had often affected her mood. Additionally, she'd dedicated her post-
work hours to artificial intelligence research for the past fortnight, staying up until the wee hours. Her recent
weight loss was partly due to this.
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