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!"

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

an eyebrow and cast a surprised glance at Haynes. It was rare for him to speak

"Remember, Keen, you promised me you'd

fell, but he

lingered in his eyes, he quietly turned to his bland meal. Beneath the surface, however, bitterness coiled tighter in his chest-each bite

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

the meal, Haynes' phone rang. He

stepping away from

terrible headaches... Haynes, could you

justify everything? Besides, Stella didn't exactly hold back

you know Mom's never been fond of Stella. This time she blew up because she thought Stella was

forget," Callie added, "Keen's been having a tough time, and Stella

off, "You're dodging the

retort had been sharp, but