The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 116

"Stella, I'm sorry. It's my fault Keen got the wrong idea."

Marvin's eyes were red as he took the phone from her.

"I'll delete all of this," he said, looking like a lost puppy. Even the other preschool teachers felt a pang of sympathy just watching him.

It was heartbreaking to watch Marvin cling to the housemaid like she was his mother-just a little boy starving for affection. Who could fault him for that?

Stella's heart ached for him too. "Marvin, you don't have to delete anything. Just leave it be," she said, stopping him.

"But Keen might not like it," Marvin mumbled, his head hanging low.

"It's okay," Stella reassured him gently.

"But..." She continued softly, "As long as no one is hurt, there's no need to compromise yourself just to keep others happy."

do as

a deep, commanding voice broke through the

you think it's a bit much to go through a

replied calmly, "I know Keen's character. I don't believe

tugged at her sleeve, understanding beyond his years. "If Mr. O'Brien wants to

couldn't help but

of thought, Stella nodded. But she didn't hand the phone directly to Haynes. Instead, she

the teachers. "You have

one of the teachers replied

the meeting room, where they

preschool network account, there were mostly photos and innocent thoughts typical of

then opened Marvin's messages and contacts.

the phone," Stella said. "Can we now agree that Marvin wasn't trying

him some photos and videos on his phone. Ms. Cameron, why