The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

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!"

at Keen, taken aback, "Did someone put these thoughts

about respect

never given him either. Every request, every plea-shot down with the same tired line: "It's for your

wanted to keep him under her thumb, a mama's

him to get more attention from

steadied himself, "I... I

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

him, "Then tell me, what is it that you really

hesitate,

want you interfering with my decisions. I want freedom and respect. Stop treating me

eyes were cool and calm, a stark contrast to

faltered, suddenly feeling

his gaze,

Keen instinctively looked away, "That's it for