The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 3

Haynes furrowed his brow and quickly muttered, "I'll be right there," before striding out the door, not even sparing Stella a second glance.

Stella watched his retreating figure with a blank expression. She'd lost count of how many times Haynes had rushed out late at night because of one of Rachel's "emergency" calls.-

The following morning, Stella was all packed up and ready to leave. As she passed by Keen's room, she hesitated for a moment. After a brief pause, she checked in on Keen before leaving.

Keen had been born prematurely, and as a result, he'd always been a bit frail. Stella had always looked after him personally, not trusting anyone else with the task. He took after Haynes in looks and, to some extent, in temperament-cool and distant.

It was the weekend, so Keen wasn't at school. He was in his room working on his homework.

When Stella walked in, he greeted her, "Morning, Mom," before focusing on his books again.

Stella looked at Keen, whose profile closely resembled Haynes, and spoke softly, "Keen, I'm leaving. Take care of yourself."

raising his gaze, Keen replied

lives, Keen had grown more distant

on social media. In it, Keen was munching on an ice cream, his words muffled

get to eat all sorts of yummy stuff," he

mom not nice to

do, what I can't eat," he replied.

you! If my mom were half as nice as

indulgent and easygoing Rachel was much more appealing to

ensured he went to bed on time and avoided junk food to help him regain his health. Thanks to her

was about to leave the room, Keen suddenly called

to look

like Rachel. Does that