The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Keen looked up, startled, to find Haynes staring at him with piercing eyes that seemed to see through him. Keen was always afraid of his father's cold and severe demeanor.

Before Keen could respond, Haynes' deep, icy voice cut through the air again. "Did Stella teach you that?"

Keen wasn't afraid of his mom, Stella, but his father was a different story. He quickly averted his gaze, muttering, "No, it wasn't Mom who taught me."

But Keen's hesitant demeanor was all the confirmation Haynes needed. In his eyes, it was as if Keen was guilty as charged.

Was Stella teaching their child such things at home?

Haynes scoffed, "If she can't educate our child correctly, maybe she should reflect on herself."

Then he turned to Keen, saying, "Keen, you'll stay at your grandparents' place for a few days."

about to protest, but at Haynes' words, his eyes lit up. He recalled his aunt's story about when Stella had pushed Rachel into the pool and refused to apologize. It wasn't until his dad sent him

grandparents' house

...

part of town, Abby incredulously watched Stella delete her group chat and block Haynes and Rachel, her eyes wide

are you serious this time?"

finished tidying up her phone, Stella looked up

up in the water, you swore you wouldn't back down. But then, Keen got sick. I worry Haynes will try to use him

it comes to their children. It's a common belief that having

voice was calm. "Don't

eyebrow,

smiled wistfully, "I thought I was being a great mom, sacrificing everything for Keen. But in reality, I

"In that case, how about I treat you tonight? Let's plan

a good time, Abby loved hitting bars and clubs. "Oh no, that's

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