The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 121

"It kills me to watch Marvin get coddled while Keen's left wanting," Rachel said, her voice edged with barely restrained anger. "Keen deserves every bit as much -why Ms. Cameron dotes on the very boy bullying Keen, I'll never understand."

Keen clenched his fists subconsciously. It was infuriating that his mom seemed to side with everyone but him.

Rachel turned to the waiter standing nearby, "Could you please bring us what they're having at that table?"

"Of course," the waiter replied with a smile before heading off.

Soon, their table was laid with a spread identical to the one in front of Stella. It was an array fit for kids, mostly sweets and desserts.

There were milkshakes, cream-filled cakes, and even hot chocolate.

Rachel couldn't help but comment, "I've heard this place is famous for its desserts, Ms. Cameron sure knows how to pick 'em."

Keen grumbled, "We've been here a bunch of times, and she never orders any for me. She doesn't even let me have a taste!"

desserts and said calmly, "They're all dairy-based. She's

surprised glance at Haynes. It was rare for him to

promised me you'd only have a little bit. You have to

but he nodded

the milkshake before reclaiming it. Though a shadow of longing lingered in his eyes, he quietly turned to his bland

herself during her pregnancy, he wouldn't have these health issues. It was only fair that she

phone rang. He saw

answered, stepping away

of her meds," Callie said. "She's been having terrible headaches... Haynes, could you get Stella to bring

it justify everything? Besides,

"Look, you know Mom's never been fond of Stella. This time she blew up

added, "Keen's been having a

her off, "You're dodging the

but Deanna's reaction