The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 68

"All the other kids have their parents with them, but my dad doesn't care about me. I don't want the other kids to think I don't have a mom or dad."

The thought of Marvin losing his mother at such a young age tugged at Stella's heart, stirring a pang of sympathy.

There were so many classes in the kindergarten, and taking a day off to accompany Marvin wouldn't necessarily mean running into Haynes and Keen.

And even if she did, it didn't matter. She just wanted to avoid seeing people she didn't like.

Stella gently nodded. "Alright."

Stella deliberately avoided the start time of the event.

When she and Marvin entered the kindergarten, the parent-child activities were underway. The playground was buzzing with noise and excitement.

Still a little kid, Marvin instantly got drawn to the commotion. He glanced toward the activity area. "Stella, can I go watch for a bit?"

gently. "Go ahead. I'll

puzzled, "Aren't

shook her head. "No,

push Stella any further. "Okay, I'll just

her out-a habit he'd picked

minutes later, Marvin returned, grinning ear to ear. "Keen's mom and dad are

pang in her heart. "Keen's

envious and a little downcast.

is the most beautiful. He

Keen said he'd bring them to the event

out they

thought

unaware of Stella's distraction, Marvin

picks him up was Keen's