The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 28

Now, the boy looked up at her, his eyes wide pools of innocence, and declared with childish voice, "You bumped into me, so you have to take responsibility."

Stella examined the little boy with concern. "Do you want me to take you to the hospital?"

He hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly.

"Should we call your parents first?" Stella asked gently.

This time, the boy shook his head vigorously with an unmistakable look of defiance.

Stella's brow furrowed. Was this child avoiding his parents because of something troubling at home? Perhaps he was being mistreated.

Either way, a hospital visit seemed wise. She would have to alert the authorities if there were any serious injuries.

With these thoughts in mind, Stella spoke softly, "Alright, let me have a quick word with my friend, and then we'll head to the hospital."

how cold it felt,

be cured overnight but required ongoing care. Stella remembered the nights spent at

to help, like learning holistic health, different

despite the disappointments with Keen, her heart ached for this little

took his hand. Her touch was

didn't resist and gave him a reassuring smile. But then, he suddenly looked

mind, leading him back to

returned, she waved, "Hey, Star! Back so soon? Come on,

the entrance was dim, and Abby could only see

not Keen," Stella corrected. "I accidentally bumped into him in the hallway. He seems off,

look at the boy. "Wow! What

to pinch the boy's cheek. But

paused, then chuckled, "He's quite the

go. I don't think he likes being