The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 77

Chapter 78

When Callie brought it up, her frustration resurfaced. "Stella probably thinks we're helpless without the medicine she sends. That's why she's acting so aloof!"

Haynes paused before responding, "I get it. I'll ensure she sends the meds to Mom as soon as possible."

"You better hurry. Mom's health won't wait for anyone."

With Haynes' assurance, Callie finally ended the call.

After leaving Rachel's hospital room, Stella took Marvin to get his wound cleaned and dressed. Marvin's injury had started to scab over and heal. But his skin was tender, and it looked alarming.

Stella carefully applied the ointment to Marvin's wound, asking him if it hurt.

Marvin shook his head lightly. "Stella, it doesn't hurt anymore. It's only a small scratch."

Keen didn't mean

he was Stella's son. He didn't hold any grudges

to Marvin. "You don't blame

Stella, that makes him my friend. I won't blame Keen. Besides, he didn't do it on purpose. He's scared you'll

couldn't help but feel a bit of irony at that. Keen was afraid of losing his live- in nanny, like a favorite toy suddenly

shouldn't blame Keen, either. He's just under the

Stella blinked. "Nasty woman?"

the one

surprised. "You

charm kids easily with her

said, "She accused you falsely, Stella. I don't like her for

incident, and her expression softened a bit more. "Thank you, Mr. Connolly. If it weren't for you two showing up,

a casual wave. "But you -having such a rift with your husband and

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