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.

...

assumed Marvin might be a handful, given the hefty payment

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

Marvin to sleep. Answering the call, she heard Abby's urgent voice

Marvin's bedroom door. "I just got Marvin to sleep, why?"

"You're trending!"

Stella was puzzled. "Why am I

up your identity. Ugh, it's too much to explain over the phone. You

hanging up, Stella skeptically opened the

to Haynes, they had hardly appeared together in public. Aside from a

that was garnering massive attention. Clicking on it, Stella

Mrs. O'Brien: A

several photos with exclusive watermarks and descriptive

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