The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 132

Chapter 133

Keen's eyes flickered nervously, avoiding Stella's gaze. "I... I didn't know the cake had nuts in it."

Stella pressed on, "Even if you didn't know about the nuts, surely you know you're lactose intolerant and shouldn't be eating cake at all?"

Keen felt a twinge of annoyance, "I only had a tiny bite."

Stella sighed, "It was that tiny bite that nearly sent you to the ER."

Keen's initial gratitude towards Stella morphed into irritation and defiance.

"You and that troublemaker can eat whatever you want. Why can't I? It's because you're always telling me what I can't eat that I get curious and want it even more."

Stella frowned, "I'm only thinking of your health..."

Keen cut her off, "You're just using 'it's for my own good' as an excuse to control me! Every day it's 'for my own good,' but you never respect me or care about what I really want!"

these thoughts in your head?

paused, Rachel's words about respect and freedom echoing

mother? She'd never given him either. Every request, every plea-shot down with the same tired line:

wasn't true. She just wanted to keep him under her thumb, a mama's boy who'd obey her

use him to get more attention from

I do

a cold wave washed over Stella, extinguishing her anxiety and the

me, what is it

didn't hesitate, words tumbling

respect. Stop treating me like a child. Just because you're my mom doesn't mean you can guilt-trip me with family obligations. You can advise me, but you

Her eyes were cool and

faltered, suddenly feeling

met his gaze, "And

looked away,

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