The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 75

Keen couldn't figure it out, but something about Marvin annoyed him. He glared at Marvin with intensity. "That's because Mom is mean to Rachel!"

"I don't believe it!" Marvin retorted, raising his voice. "Stella is the sweetest person. She would never be mean to anyone. It's you all ganging up on her!" Marvin was on a roll. "Like just now, Rachel fell, and you blamed Stella for pushing her! Stella is the best mom ever!"

Keen's eyes began to sting with tears. Stella, who usually doted on him, was fussing over Marvin, leaving Keen feeling like a boy with his toy snatched away.

"She's my mom, not yours!" Keen shouted, his voice cracking.

Marvin stood his ground. "But you've never treated Stella like a mom. You act like she's the nanny!"

Suddenly, Marvin stepped before Stella protectively. "From now on, I won't let anyone bully Stella!"

Even a child could see it - her son seemed closer to another woman. Could there be anything more hurtful?

but no words

two boys argue, Haynes felt a simmering irritation. He asked coldly,

credit card got frozen, and she's short on cash. As I'm busy with work, I asked her

kid than look after Keen? When was the last time

couldn't help but feel a pang of hurt. Yeah, why hadn't Mom

someone else's child earns her some appreciation and money, while taking care of her

as a wife or a mother and

to Rachel, Haynes and Keen would criticize her. Neville's words struck a chord, making her

in her eyes, Haynes' expression darkened, a mix

voice was as cold as winter rain. "Our

responded, "If it's a family matter, why is Ms. Pearce allowed to meddle? Unless... she's

expression hardened. Ignoring Neville, he turned to Stella. "Come home with