The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 34

Tears streamed down her cheeks like a delicate flower caught in the rain, utterly heart-wrenching.

Haynes stood there, his expression as cold as winter, his gaze sharp as a blade, cutting through the air toward Stella.

Rachel grabbed Haynes' arm. "Haynie, it's not Ms. Cameron's fault. Please don't blame her. It was my fault for not standing properly..."

Seeing the situation unfold, Keen rushed over with worry. "Rachel, are you okay?"

Rachel forced a smile. "I'm fine..."

But before she could finish her sentence, Rachel fainted.

Forgetting about Stella, Haynes scooped Rachel into his arms and strode toward the parking lot. Keen followed closely, neither of them sparing Stella a second glance.

Stella watched Haynes and Keen's retreating figures, feeling like her heart had sunk into the icy sea. She closed her eyes, took several deep breaths to steady herself, and slowly walked away on trembling legs.

...

Stella assumed Marvin might be a handful, given the hefty

she was pleasantly surprised. Marvin turned out to be a delight-he wasn't picky, happily ate whatever she

phone buzzed right after she had lulled Marvin to sleep. Answering the call, she heard Abby's urgent voice on the other end. "Star, what are you up to? Have you seen the

"I just got Marvin to sleep,

"You're trending!"

Stella was puzzled. "Why

much to explain over the phone. You

Stella skeptically opened the trending topics on her

of her marriage to Haynes, they had hardly appeared together in public. Aside from a few of Haynes' acquaintances,

trending topic. At the very top was a headline that was garnering massive attention. Clicking on it,

the Mysterious Mrs. O'Brien: A Deep Dive

were several photos with

the famous socialite Mr. Haynes and his unforgettable first love, Ms. Rachel