The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 120

Rachel's eyes glimmered for a moment. She furrowed her brow and spoke up, "Haynie, what's the deal with that kid Marvin and Ms. Cameron? I swear she's treating Marvin better than her own son, Keen."

Haynes hadn't noticed Stella until Rachel mentioned it. He raised an eyebrow and looked over.

Whatever Marvin had said must've been charming, because Stella gave him a warm smile and dabbed the corner of his mouth with a napkin.

Marvin looked up at Stella with a beaming smile, his eyes filled with admiration and trust, as if she were his mother.

This scene was like a dagger to Keen's heart.

Once upon a time, his mom had treated him that way. But now, she hardly ever came home and acted like he didn't exist.

"Dad, since Mom's got that other kid, does she not want me anymore?"

Before Haynes could respond, Rachel jumped in to reassure him. "Of course not! Ms. Cameron's just temporarily fooled by that boy. You're her own flesh and blood; she'd never abandon you."

his resentment toward Stella boiling over. "Whatever! If she doesn't

if Mom's not

looked at Rachel with gratitude.

him, and his eyes glossed over with

for another six months... After that, you won't be here

Rachel's face fell.

about that. But she quickly collected herself,

leave you either, Keen. If I really have to go, who will take care

arms around Rachel. "I don't want you to die! Please don't

a renowned doctor, a specialist. If we can find him,

lit up with hope.

down. Jasper's doing everything he can to find him. You'll be the first to know if

wish for a little more time to be with Keen.

was silent for a few seconds before saying, "Don't think like that. You're going to be