The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 11

Haynes turned to Keen, standing quietly by his side, and said, "Keen, wait for me here for a moment."

Keen nodded obediently, understanding Haynes needed to tend to Rachel first.

When Haynes left, Keen overheard a hushed conversation from the table beside them.

"Eaton, look at that kid," a woman said, "He's even younger than you, and he's already sticking up for his mom and chasing off the other woman."

"When you see that nasty woman again, learn from this little guy. Don't be afraid, okay?"

Keen turned his head to see who was speaking. A woman in her thirties was dining with a young boy, maybe seven or eight.

The boy, Eaton, nodded vigorously at his mom's words. Seeing Keen looking over, he hopped off his chair and approached him.

"Hey, how did you do that?" Eaton asked, eyes wide with admiration. "Can you teach me how to chase away the other woman?"

was stunned. "The other

refers to someone who tries to interfere between Mom and Dad. They make Mom and Dad argue and create all kinds of problems.

sadness. "But I don't know how to chase this woman away

continued, "You were amazing back there! You said a few words, the other woman left, and your dad returned to your mom. Can

was still processing. "My dad returned to

it his mom

him, puzzled. "Didn't you just make the other woman leave? And your dad carried

must have mistaken

"You're a good kid, standing by your mom

"Mom never lets me have candy, and

can eat all the candy you want When you grow

now, Mom. You're just looking out for me. Please don't

that woman. Now, you see