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 didn't mean

had started calling him Keen after learning he was Stella's son. He didn't hold

paused her actions, turning to

his head again. "Since he's your son, Stella, that makes him my friend. I won't blame Keen. Besides, he didn't do it on purpose. He's scared you'll be taken

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

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

Stella blinked. "Nasty woman?"

nodded seriously. "Yeah, the one lying in the

was surprised. "You don't

who could charm kids easily with her sweet

you falsely, Stella. I don't

you, Mr. Connolly. If it weren't for

with a casual wave. "But you -having such

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