Chapter 14

Vesta and Thome's companions emerged at the end of the corridor as she rounded nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn the corner of the lobby. As Charlene moved out of the way, she heard Jasmine shout with delight, "Ms. Hawkins!" and run forward, jumping into Vesta's arms. Using the back of the chair and the potted plants as a barrier, Charlene took a seat on a couch close by with her back to them. "Minnie, you're back in town, too?" "Ms. Hawkins, Dad and I couldn't handle the idea of being apart from you since you were returning.

We took a plane back when Dad finished his work early! To ensure we wouldn't miss it, we created it the day before your birthday! Dad and I created you this necklace, Ms. Hawkins. "Happy Birthday!" How did you and your father create this, Minnie? It must have required a lot of work. You're gifted, my dear. I adore it. I'm grateful, Minnie. Jasmine gave Vesta a playful whine and said, "As long as you like it, Ms. Hawkins.

""I haven't seen you in a week, and I've missed you so much," she said. Without our regular phone conversations, I wouldn't have been able to remain in Goldland." "Minnie, I also missed you. Footsteps came suddenly from the side. Charlene stopped. Thome was the one. Charlene was certain based just on the sound of his footfall, even though she couldn't see him. I was used to waiting for him every day after six. She had matured over her seven years of marriage.

Thorne exuded a calm assurance that was reflected in his measured and steady stride, which mirrored his attitude. He remained calm as though nothing could shake him, even while he was dealing with his close Henderson family members. She had believed that there was nothing in the world that could upset his tranquility. Vesta, however, came along and turned out to be the exception. As soon as Charlene finished thinking, she heard Jasmine say, "Daddy!" Thorne's buddies also greeted him.

After responding, Thorne said, "Happy Birthday." Vesta grinned. "Thanks," said Sasmine. "Daddy, did you not make Ms. Hawkins another birthday present? Proceed. Give it to her. The tone abruptly changed, and then one of Thorne's pals laughed and gave Jasmine a playful pinch on the cheek. "Your dad has given Ms. Hawkins a very nice present. He'll probably give it to her behind her back. Let's avoid interfering, dear. The others joined in on the playful giggles. Thorne declared, "I've given it to her" thereafter. "Oh? When?"

"Dad, you sneaked off to see Ms. Hawkins again without me, huh?" Jasmine said, then continued. Thorne's companions erupted in laughter. But then Charlene remembered Vesta's morning visit to the Henderson Group. Then, it had to be. Vesta, somewhat ashamed, proposed, "Let's do more than stand here. Let's get upstairs. They stopped walking. For a long time, Charlene stayed still, her heart aching, lost in contemplation, and then she returned to the present. She slipped into the elevator and went upstairs to help Connie. Coincidentally, Connie and Charlene shared a dining room on the same floor. Thorne's buddy Moran Albright faltered as Charlene assisted Connie onto the elevator. Napster