The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 44

Stella's heart raced as she pressed the call button for Haynes, her instincts in overdrive. It was funny how danger seemed to sharpen her senses.

She could hear the familiar ringtone from Haynes' direction. Her palms were slick with cold sweat, making her grip on the phone slippery and uncomfortable.

Stella's eyes were on the path Haynes had taken, and despite everything, she was clutching her phone tighter.

Haynes halted abruptly. Though Stella had long ceased to care for him, her heart raced uncontrollably in this critical moment.

Haynes pulled out his phone, his expression deepening when he saw her name on the screen.

Just then, Rachel's voice broke the tension. "It's Ms. Cameron's call. It looks like she's come around," Rachel said with a faint, weak smile. "Haynie, you should answer it. Keen needs his mother. Don't worry about me. I'll be fine. I've got not much time left anyway."

Haynes' eyes flickered before he disconnected the call. "I'll take you to the hospital first," he said, dismissing everything else as he carried Rachel away.

as if a heavy hammer had struck her

...

into our

brought her in. He looked so worried and heartbroken. It's a shame they're star-crossed lovers who

her position by playing dirty tricks to break them apart

How he looked at her was so tender! I know it's wrong, but

the gossip, Stella

awake," someone noticed, bringing the chatter

Cameron, how are you feeling?"

head, feeling a wave of dizziness wash over

lightheaded,"

a mild concussion, you've got a slight sprain in your foot. You'll require a few days of observation. Contact your family to

was probably by Rachel's bedside