The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Keen scrunched up his little face, saying, "My stomach has gotten a lot better. The doctor said it's okay to have a little sometimes. But Mom always wants to control and make me do what she says."

Hearing the word "control" out of a five-year-old's mouth felt oddly mature.

As Haynes was about to respond, his phone buzzed in his pocket.

He answered, and Rachel's voice came through the line somewhat hesitantly. "Haynes, are you home now?"

"Yeah, I'm."

"And is Ms. Cameron back yet?" asked Rachel.

Haynes paused. "Why do you ask?"

"Well," Rachel stammered, "I saw Ms. Cameron. She's having dinner with a young man, and they seem pretty close."

There was a brief silence before Rachel cautiously added, "Do you think

Maybe you should try talking things over with

dinner at home to

turned colder. "Where is she

Rachel provided an address.

Haynes said curtly

...

intently. "Have you made up your mind?"

my mom had composed for me, and I've put it on hold for the family for five

her eyes reflecting

deep and understanding, "Rejoining the performance circuit will keep you incredibly

stable now," Stella replied with a hint

Antoney pressed, "Will he be okay

Haynes' name brought a chill to Stella's eyes. "I don't need his

her quietly before speaking, "But he won't approve

need his

pang of guilt remembering how she'd distanced herself from Antoney because of something

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