The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 117

The video showcased a slice of life from a recent family event at the local community center.

Keen, who had just snagged first place in the games, was surrounded by a throng of young admirers. His face radiated with pride and a touch of smugness. One of the kids asked, "Keen, were those your parents who came to watch the games?"

Keen hesitated for a moment before nodding.

The circle of kids around him erupted in envious murmurs.

"Keen, your dad is so cool and charismatic! He's amazing at games!"

"Yeah, and your mom is really pretty and super sweet!"

These compliments seemed to elevate Keen even higher, and he tilted his chin up, basking in the admiration.

Another kid blurted out, "Wait, Keen-you never talk about your mom. We kinda thought you didn't have one. Is she like... a doctor or something?

Keen replied with obvious pride, "My mom's a violinist. She's incredible! She's got a concert tour coming up in a few months."

gasped in unison, clearly impressed. "Your mom's so awesome,

No wonder you keep her a secret. If I had a mom that

grandma says she's like a couch potato... It's kinda embarrassing. I'd rather not talk about her. Keen, your

continued their chatter, their words inflating

I saw a pretty lady dropping you off at school recently. I thought she was

whole face went stiff. "She's not my mom," he spat. "Just some nanny

there, leaving the room in the meeting hall

clenched involuntarily, even though she had already heard about Keen's feelings from Rachel and Marvin. Seeing Keen say those words was still a painful

flicker of confusion crossed

hand, calming him down enough to

scenes from

until the final clip

Keen. "Keen, why

he looked up and saw Marvin, he turned away with a look

"Lie?"

mom. Why did you say that mean