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."

had been 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

he stayed at the grandparents'

...

cozy apartment in another part of town, Abby incredulously watched Stella delete her group

serious

her phone, Stella looked up and

sighed, "The last time Rachel ended up in the water, you swore you wouldn't back down. But then,

their children. It's a common belief that having kids gives men

calm. "Don't worry. It's different

eyebrow, still doubtful,

"I thought I was being a great mom, sacrificing everything for Keen.

mischievously, "In that case, how about I treat

always up for a good time, Abby loved hitting bars and clubs. "Oh no, that's not necessary..." Stella

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