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, much like her son Keen's hands when

congenital, which couldn't be cured overnight but required ongoing care. Stella remembered the nights spent at his bedside, her heart fracturing with each labored breath he took, each cry

did everything she could to help, like learning holistic health,

was her maternal instincts, but despite the disappointments

his hand. Her touch was gentle and warm, and he

gave him a reassuring

mind, leading him back to Abby's

singing. When Stella returned, she waved, "Hey, Star! Back

at the entrance was dim, and Abby could only see the

Keen," Stella corrected. "I accidentally bumped into him in the hallway. He

the boy. "Wow! What a cute little

pinch the boy's cheek. But he dodged, stepping behind

paused, then chuckled, "He's quite the personality,

"Abby, let it go. I don't