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."

Stella boiling over. "Whatever! If she

gently, "It's okay. Even if Mom's not around,

Rachel with gratitude. "You're

on him, and his eyes glossed over with

only stay for another six months... After that, you won't

Rachel's face fell.

she quickly collected herself, her eyes misting

either, Keen. If I really

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

his knows a renowned doctor, a specialist. If we can find him, he might be able

eyes lit up with hope.

track down. Jasper's doing everything he can to find him. You'll

wish for a little more time to be with Keen.

for a few seconds before saying, "Don't think like that.