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 sensitive stomach needed regular

Rachel and mealtime approached, Stella would insist he have some snacks to hold him over. Those snacks, prepared by Stella, were just

grown tired of eating

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

your health is more

glanced at Keen. "Keen, how about we grab a piece of strawberry cake for you to munch on

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

behavior but didn't dwell on it. She asked the server to pack a strawberry cake, then took Keen's hand as they left the

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

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

Stella was around, Rachel insisted on the front seat, claiming she felt

in his hands, he remembered something Eaton's mom once said 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