The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 107

These folks had always bullied her, and she could have let that slide. But now, they had the audacity to mess with her friend? That was crossing a line.

Jasper was strutting around with such arrogance, banking on the fact that even if he messed with Abby, Haynes wouldn't do anything about it.

Some things she could endure, but Stella would never let her friends suffer on her behalf.

And how could this possibly have nothing to do with Rachel?

Haynes looked at her. "But Rachel can't be left alone right now."

Stella's gaze turned icy.

The issue seemed to be just between Abby and Jasper on the surface. But behind them, it was really between her and Rachel.

It was obvious that when it came to choosing between Stella and Rachel, Haynes had picked Rachel.

Stella was about to speak, but Haynes acted quicker. He took her hand and said, "Stella, let's step outside to talk."

of indignation faded, replaced by doubt and uncertainty. "Rachel, Haynes

with a confident smile.

this, Jasper relaxed. "The more Stella pushes this, the more it'll annoy

do anything to Stella. Haynie

one who got hurt is Abby. To Haynie, Abby is just someone

...

hallway, the two stood facing

I don't want

though Stella already knew where Haynes stood, hearing it still sparked some

Rachel needs someone to care for her right now. If Jasper were taken away, it would

does that have to do

have you thought about what you actually get out of putting Jasper

Even if Abby had been seriously hurt, Haynes wouldn't hold Jasper accountable. Because, to him, Abby

stared into Haynes' deep eyes. "What if I

change, remaining as composed as ever, but his words were