The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 109

"You have your reasons, so I don't blame you or hold anything against you," Stella said calmly, her expression as serene as a quiet lake. "Mr. Richards, I've got other matters to attend to, so I'll be on my way."

She used to call him Foreman, but now it was back to the more formal Mr. Richards.

"Stella..."

Foreman tried to say something, but Stella didn't give him the chance to explain.

She grabbed Abby's arm and walked away without looking back.

Abby looked from Stella to Foreman, who was now just a figure left behind.

"Star, did he come all this way just to see you?" Abby asked, her curiosity piqued.

"Since when did you and Foreman become so close?"

Stella replied, "After I found out you'd been taken by Haynes, I went to the hospital to find him. That's where I ran into Foreman. Once he knew why I was there, he offered to help track you down."

her eyes like ice on a winter morning. "Turns out, he was waiting there for me

"Waiting for you

Abby, concluding, "It must

a moment, then said, "Star, I think

"Misunderstood?"

would he bother having Foreman wait for you? Besides, maybe Foreman really couldn't find out

Stella earnestly. "Or maybe he did find me but couldn't get me out, so he didn't tell you yet.

something to Haynes, which is why Haynes didn't go all out against

I think you should talk to Foreman. If he really did help, it wouldn't be fair

a point. Just because Foreman didn't tell the whole truth, it didn't mean he wasn't helping. She'd let Haynes cast a shadow

you're right. I'll talk to him when I

suggest they go check out her new apartment when Stella's phone

had a disagreement

birth, her identity seemed to have

sorry," Stella replied flatly. "You've got

"Wrong number? Aren't you Keen's