Chapter 271

Seated across from the Henderson family, the new guests had only just arrived, still taking in their surroundings and the people around them. It was their first time laying eyes on Jasmine.

One of them couldn't help but remark, "I can't believe Thorne's kids are this grown. Does that mean Thorne got hitched ages ago?"

Rumors had been swirling lately that Thorne had children, but they'd dismissed them as mere gossip. Now, seeing it firsthand, they realized the truth of it.

Thorne took a sip of his coffee, nodding affirmatively. The others chuckled awkwardly. They had brought their daughter along today, hoping for an introduction, maybe even a match. But Thorne was already married, it seemed.

Their daughter was lovely, gentle, and quiet, but Thorne hadn't spared her a glance the entire time they'd been there, a solid half-hour. Clearly, he wasn't interested, and perhaps even if he were single, their daughter might not have stood a chance. Meanwhile, over at the arcade, Granger and Daisy had played for over an hour before leaving due to prior commitments.

Charlene had been engrossed in writing her thesis before coming out. It was nearly done; she planned to review the latest sections later, then send it over to Kenton for feedback before finally submitting it.

Lost in thought, she was immersed in a VR game, oblivious to someone exiting the nearby cinema and spotting