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."

saying, "I'll do

commanding voice broke through the air.

think it's a bit much to

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

tugged at her sleeve, understanding beyond his years.

teachers around them couldn't help but admire

of thought, Stella nodded. But she didn't hand the phone directly to Haynes. Instead, she suggested, "If we're going to look,

to the teachers. "You have

teachers replied quickly. "It's in the meeting

to the meeting room, where they projected Marvin's phone onto the

mostly photos and innocent thoughts typical of a child. It was a classic case of something said innocently being

and contacts. Everything

you've seen the phone," Stella said. "Can we now agree

showed him some photos and videos on his phone. Ms. Cameron, why not check his