The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 13

The implication was clear. These weren't things Keen could have picked up on his

own.

Haynes stayed silent, but the tight line of his lips and the sudden chill in the room spoke volumes about his displeasure.

As a perceptive child, Keen sensed Haynes' unhappiness even though he hadn't said anything. He opened his mouth, instinctively wanting to explain.

"It wasn't Mom who said it. It was..."

Before he could finish, Rachel interrupted him. "Keen, I understand. These aren't things Ms. Cameron would say. It must've been some stranger talking nonsense, right?"

Keen didn't quite catch the subtle hint in Rachel's words. He thought she was incredibly perceptive, nodding earnestly. "Yeah, I overheard it at the diner. Some people at the next table were talking."

Rachel's voice was gentle as she said, "Keen, I believe you."

to smile, a thought crossed his mind, and his expression turned serious. He looked at Rachel sitting in

you become

about to speak when Rachel stopped him with a gentle shake. She turned to Keen and said, "Keen, remember? I only have a little time left, no

sudden formal address as Ms. Pearce sent a ripple of concern through Rachel's heart. Though only five, this child couldn't be treated like

question. Regret and frustration ate away at him. Rachel was always so kind

bright for his age, Keen was still just five years old and didn't realize that Rachel never gave him a straightforward answer. He bit his lip instinctively and apologized, "Ms.

okay. Let's not talk about it anymore. Think about what you want to eat later, and I'll take you out for

moment and joyfully chatted with Rachel

I want some fried

without

"Rachel, remember the doctor advised

not often." She glanced back at Keen, "Besides, Keen wants it.

things and suddenly felt grateful. Rachel got him. Moms just liked to enforce