Chapter 88

Charlene quickly freed her collar from Daisy's hold, her cheeks crimson with shame. Granger's eyes grew gloomy before he glanced aside and subtly shifted his attention. The nanny who was standing close by was just as taken aback. Fortunately, they were by themselves. If not, the humiliation would have been intolerable. She assisted Charlene in straightening her clothes right away. It just made Charlene feel more uncomfortable because she was typically modest and had only ever shown herself to Thorne. This was especially true because Thorne was a close friend. "I have to go," Charlene remarked with an uneasy smile after adjusting her clothing. There was an issue. "Only then did Granger face her again, offering a sincere 'I'm sorry.'"

With tears in her eyes, Daisy apologized in a whisper after realizing her error and believing she had upset Charlene. Since it was an accident, Charlene didn't want to be too harsh with her. She said, "It's okay, I know you didn't mean it." Charlene turned and entered the elevator, waving to Daisy and grinning slightly. Granger, still holding Daisy, watched the doors close before telling her. "Daisy, we can't pull on people's clothes like that, okay?" Daisy gave a forceful nod. "Yeah, I get it." Around four in the afternoon, Charlene finished the group activity and left early since she had to return to Henderson Mansion for dinner. Stewart offered to accompany her to the parking lot while telling her to "drive safe."

"I will," she answered. An automobile approached them gently as they conversed. It wasn't until Daisy's head emerged from the back window and waved at Charlene that she realized. "Bye," Charlene said with a gentle grin. "Bye, Daisy." She stopped when she saw Granger staring at her and nodded to meet him. Granger nodded in return, looked at Stewart next to her, and then averted her gaze. Stewart massaged his chin after watching his automobile take off. "Why do I feel like Granger was sizing me up?" Charlene ignored it. "Why would he do that? He has no justification for doing so. " Seeing me so close to you, he might think there's something more and keep an eye out for his buddy Thorne?" was all Stewart could think.

Charlene laughed lighter and brushed the thought aside. "Don't be concerned. That isn't the case. Vesta was also close to Granger and his group. Instead of Thorne ending up with her, they would rather he ended up with Vesta. Would they worry that she would become close to another man and make things more difficult for Thorne? Not likely. Charlene drove off, and as darkness struck, she reached the Henderson Mansion. Irma was the only person there to welcome her, aside from the staff. Irma's smile wavered when she saw Charlene by herself. "Where's Minnie?" Irma wouldn't ask about Thorne, and it was customary for him to arrive without Jasmine. However, wasn't Jasmine typically with Charlene?

Jasmine hasn't gotten in touch with her since her foot healed and she went to eat with Jasmine. Charlene didn't know what they had planned for the weekend. She didn't bother to inquire. Charlene responded to Irma's query by saying, "They should be here soon." Despite her statement, it was unclear if they would attend tonight in light of the Sapphire Springs Resort tragedy. Irma didn't follow up since she assumed Charlene was aware of Thorne and Jasmine's whereabouts. Charlene settled in and spoke with Irma until about 7:30 PM, but Thorne and Jasmine were nowhere to be found. Irma scowled. "What time is it? Why haven't they arrived yet? Charlene's annoyance brought back memories of Thorne's absence from their trip to Sapphire Springs Resort. She instructed Charlene, obviously not thrilled, "Call them and hurry them up."

Charlene did as she was told and called Thorne. Knowing why she had called, he quickly replied, "Twenty minutes." Before Charlene could reply, Jasmine's voice said, "Bye, Ms. Hawkins." Charlene's heart fell. Vesta was among them. Charlene knew her suspicions were right as Vesta's soft voice said goodbye to Thorne. "Anything else?" Thorne said in a chilly voice. Charlene came back to the present and said, "No, that's all." Charlene was staring at her phone when Thorne ended the call before she could hang up. "What's wrong?

Is he not returning? "Thorne is too much!" Irma said. "No," Charlene grinned. "There is poor traffic. In twenty minutes, they will arrive. Irma felt a little better, but she was still annoyed. "Let's start without them, and Thorne deserves a cold dinner for this!" "Miss Minnie is with him, though," the housekeeper said, laughing. "Fine, for my great-granddaughter's sake, I'll let it slide this time!" Irma sighed, giving in. With a hint of a smile on her lips, Charlene listened, but she remained silent.