The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 82

"Stella, how long are you going to keep this up?!"

Before Stella could respond, Rachel suddenly stood up.

"Ms. Cameron, I understand that you've had certain misunderstandings about me. If that's the reason you've been holding a grudge..." Rachel's voice trailed off as she bit her lip, then added, "I'm ready to apologize!"

With that, she bowed deeply to Stella. "I'm sorry, Ms. Cameron, and I hope you

can forgive me."

Rachel's unexpected gesture in the elegant restaurant drew the attention of several patrons.

Stella looked at Rachel, remaining silent for what felt like an eternity.

Rachel maintained her bow, as if she wouldn't rise until she was forgiven.

As time dragged on, Haynes' expression grew increasingly stern. Just as he was about to speak, Stella finally broke the silence, "Do you even know what you're apologizing for?"

Haynes, whispering, "I... I shouldn't have come back knowing I

to give the medicine to Haynie's mother, I... I promise never to appear before you and Haynie again. I won't... be a burden

could finish, Haynes interrupted her sternly.

eyes. "I don't have much time left anyway. I'm willing to trade what's left of my life for

expressionless. "Don't say

down her face, revealing her deep vulnerability. "If Ms. Cameron is willing, then it's

spectacle, began

can that woman be so cruel

for medicine... using life-saving medicine as leverage,

any longer, spoke up loudly, "Hey, lady, she's apologized to you. What more do you

Others joined in.

to

some mercy. Why be

her tears and addressed the crowd, "Thank you, everyone... I-I don't mind what happens to me, as long as Ms. Cameron is willing to give the medicine, I'd

she's begging for someone else,

such a state and still thinking of