Chapter 84
Stewart blinked in surprise, “Really? What a coincidence!”
Thorne nodded. “Quite the coincidence.”
Stewart suggested, “We’ve got a big group here. Why don’t you, Mr. Henderson, go ahead? We can wait for the next one.”
“Sure, see you next time.”
“See you.”
As the elevator doors closed again, Charlene and Stewart resigned themselves to waiting.
A few moments later, they boarded the next elevator. That was when Charlene’s phone rang. It was a call from
Jasmine.
After a quick heads–up to the others, Charlene answered, “Hello?”
Jasmine asked, “Mommy, are you off work yet? When are you coming home?”
Since Charlene hurt her ankle, Jasmine had been calling her every day like clockwork. Now that Charlene’s ankle was better, Jasmine had just asked her yesterday when she’d be coming home.
Charlene had been busy with work and didn’t go home the previous night.
Hearing Jasmine’s question, Charlene replied, “Just wrapped up. I’ll be home soon.”
As she hung up, they reached the ground floor.
Quincy asked, curious, “Ms. Ross, you have a kid?”
Charlene nodded,
…I can’t tell…” He assumed Charlene and Stewart were a couple, given how well they got along and Stewart’s evident care for her.
Mr. Ferrell was equally surprised, considering how young Charlene appeared, unlike someone with a child.
He casually inquired, “Is your husband in the same field as us?”
Charlene paused before answering, “Kind of.”
Quincy, previously engaged in technical discussions with Charlene, was aware of her strong professional capabilities. He had thought her husband was in the same field and was about to ask his name. But noticing Charlene’s indifferent demeanor, he decided to drop the subject.
Meanwhile, Stewart was dying to spill the beans that the “husband” they were talking about was none other than Thorne, the big boss of their company!
However, given that Charlene was divorcing Thorne and considering their future interactions with Quincy and the team, revealing this might make it awkward for them to interact with Charlene. Furthermore, it could lead to people targeting Charlene to curry favor with Vesta.
To avoid unnecessary complications, Stewart ultimately kept quiet.
After leaving Neural Nexus Tech, Charlene and Stewart went their separate ways.
Upon arriving at the villa, Jasmine was waiting outside. Seeing Charlene, she ran over. “Mommy!”
“Hey, sweetie,” Charlene responded, ruffling Jasmine’s hair. She was about to ask if she was hungry when Jasmine beat her to it, eyeing her foot. “Mommy, are you all better now?”
“Yes, all healed.”
“Where did it hurt before? Can I see?”
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No need. It’s all better now.”
Oh, come on. Let me see.”
Charlene reluctantly took off her sneakers, pointing to her previously injured ankle.
Jasmine crouched down to inspect, “It doesn’t look like there was ever a wound.”
“It’s not swollen anymore, so it’s not visible.”
“Oh…” Then she said, “Now that you’ve healed, you shouldn’t stand too long. Dinner’s ready. Let’s eat first.”
“Okay.”
Jasmine happily led Charlene to the dining room, where she saw only two places set. Thorne’s spot was conspicuously empty.
Noticing her gaze, Jasmine mentioned, “Dad said he’s busy with work and won’t be home for dinner tonight. It’s just us.”
Recalling the brief encounter with Thorne and Vesta in the elevator, Charlene wondered if Thorne’s “busy” meant having dinner with Vesta. She kept the thought to herself.
As they ate, Charlene chatted with Jasmine. Maybe it was because Charlene had been giving Jasmine more freedom lately, but their relationship felt closer than ever. Jasmine didn’t seem impatient like she used to. Thus, after dinner, Jasmine wanted Charlene to help her bathe, wash her hair, and dry it.
