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?"

glanced at Haynes, whispering, "I... I shouldn't have come back knowing I was terminally

I promise never to appear before you and Haynie again. I won't... be a burden to you anymore. From now on, whether I live or die, it's

could finish, Haynes interrupted her sternly.

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

"Don't say such ominous

deep vulnerability. "If

drawn by the spectacle, began to murmur

that woman be so cruel to someone

using life-saving medicine as leverage,

up loudly, "Hey, lady, she's apologized

Others joined in.

to drive her

Why be

her tears and addressed the crowd, "Thank you, everyone... I-I don't mind what happens to me, as

begging for someone

still thinking of