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."

paused, "And Keen

Stella's son. He didn't hold any grudges against Keen for

turning to

son, Stella, that makes him my friend. I won't blame Keen. Besides, he

but feel a bit of irony at that. Keen was afraid of losing his live- in nanny, like a

"Stella, you shouldn't blame Keen, either. He's just under

Stella blinked. "Nasty woman?"

nodded seriously. "Yeah, the one lying in

surprised. "You don't

was the type who could charm kids

falsely, Stella. I

"Thank you, Mr. Connolly. If it weren't

brushing off her thanks with a casual wave. "But you -having such a rift with your husband and son... are

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