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."

Stella had pushed Rachel into the pool

at the grandparents' house

...

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

are you serious this time?" Abby

up her phone, Stella looked up

water, you swore you wouldn't back down. But then, Keen got sick.

children. It's a common belief that having kids

voice was calm. "Don't

eyebrow, still

everything for Keen. But in reality, I was only

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

good time, Abby loved hitting bars and clubs. "Oh no, that's not

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