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."

"I'll do as you

the air. "I want to check his

"Haynes, don't you think it's a bit

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

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

around them couldn't help but

Haynes. Instead, she suggested, "If we're going to look, let's all see it. We shouldn't

to the teachers. "You

teachers replied quickly.

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

Marvin's preschool network account, there were mostly photos and innocent thoughts typical of a child. It was a classic case of something said innocently

opened Marvin's messages and contacts.

phone," Stella said. "Can we now

in, "Keen said Marvin showed him some photos and videos on his