The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 12

The two were chatting as they walked and soon found themselves beside Keen.

Keen sat alone at a table, staring out the window with confusion that was quite unlike him.

Haynes, however, didn't notice Keen's unusual demeanor as he approached him.

"Rachel's not feeling well. I think it's best if I take her to the hospital first. After that, we can have dinner."

Haynes spoke with a calm yet commanding voice, which left no room for argument. He was the kind of person who wouldn't change his mind once he made the decisions.

Usually, Keen would have agreed without hesitation. But today, something was different. Stella's face kept appearing in his thoughts.

his meals were ready on time, as his

and mealtime approached, Stella would insist he have some snacks to hold him over.

Keen had grown tired of eating the same things each

Keen's train of thought. "Haynie, Keen's health is delicate. Let's ensure he has something to eat

responded indifferently, "Rachel, your health is

further. Instead, she glanced at Keen. "Keen, how about we grab a

favorite. Usually, he'd be thrilled at the offer. But today, he just nodded in

asked the server to pack a strawberry cake,

to the hospital, Rachel sat in the passenger seat, frequently turning around to remind Keen to be

I didn't get carsick," she sighed. "Then I could sit in the back with Keen and keep

around, Rachel insisted on the front seat,

about not letting Eaton have sweets, claiming it was for his good. Out of nowhere, Keen asked, "Ms. Pearce, are you the other woman?" Rachel was shocked, almost sure she misheard