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

he have some snacks to hold him over. Those snacks, prepared by

was a great cook, Keen had grown tired of eating the same things each

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

indifferently, "Rachel, your

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

favorite. Usually, he'd be thrilled at the

odd behavior but didn't dwell on it. She asked the server to pack a strawberry cake, then

the passenger seat, frequently turning around to remind Keen to

she sighed. "Then I could sit in the back with

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

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 sure she misheard him.