Chapter 44

At first, she was shocked, but later, Charlene couldn't care less.

People swarmed toward Thome and his crew, creating a dense wall of bodies. Thorne and his companions were oblivious to Charlene's presence among the sea of faces.

Charlene might have looked gentle and composed, but Stewart knew better. Beneath that calm exterior, Charlene was a force to be reckoned with, daring in thought and action.

At work, if something tickled her fancy, she'd throw herself into it full tilt, giving it her all, no matter if it was marketable or not. She believed you can't know how good something is until you give it a whirl. 'The same went for love. She loved Thome enough to bet her future on him, abandoning the chance for further education to commit to

family life.

However, having taken the plunge, despite the high price, Stewart never saw regret in Charlene's eyes.

So, when Charlene said she was fine and ready to move on,