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.

made sure his meals were ready on time, as his sensitive stomach needed

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

cook, Keen had grown tired of eating the same things each day. The choices outside

interrupted Keen's train of thought. "Haynie, Keen's health is

"Rachel, your health is

and didn't argue further. Instead, she glanced at Keen. "Keen, how about we grab a piece of strawberry cake for you

at the

it. She asked the server to pack a strawberry cake, then

in the passenger seat, frequently turning around to remind Keen

"Then I could sit in the back with Keen and

even when Stella was around, Rachel insisted on the front seat, claiming she felt better because

claiming it was for his good. Out of nowhere, Keen asked, "Ms. Pearce, are you