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 just concerned about

and cast a surprised glance at Haynes. It was rare for him to speak in Stella's

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

fell, but he nodded

reclaiming it. Though a shadow of longing lingered in his eyes, he quietly turned to his bland meal. Beneath the surface, however,

pregnancy, he wouldn't have

Haynes' phone rang. He

answered, stepping away from

said. "She's been having terrible headaches...

does it justify everything? Besides,

been fond of Stella. This time she blew up because she thought Stella was

let's not forget," Callie added, "Keen's been having a tough time, and

cut her off,

sharp, but Deanna's reaction seemed overly