The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 134

"Keen, are you feeling any better?"

The moment Keen laid eyes on Rachel, he looked as though he'd seen his savior. "Rachel, you finally made it!"

Rachel's heart ached seeing the forlorn expression on Keen's face. "Keen, what's wrong? Did someone upset you?"

Stella stood by with a smirk, "Ms. Pearce, that's quite the question. Who else could possibly be bothering him in this room besides me?"

Rachel, flustered, stammered, "Ms. Cameron, you've got it all wrong. I'm just worried about Keen, that's all..."

"Save the performance," Stella said, her voice like ground glass. "We both know exactly what happened."

Keen immediately piped up in Rachel's defense. "Mom, how can you talk to Rachel like that?"

Stella shot back, "And how exactly am I wrong?"

"Of course you're wrong! Rachel's just concerned about me," Keen insisted, his innocence shining through. "Mom, you can't just be so possessive and not allow others to care for me."

an eyebrow, saying, "So, can I go be someone else's mom and care for

made Keen squirm in his seat.

asked, "And why

you're my mom

didn't you just say it's

for words,

"Ms. Cameron, why argue with a child? Keen's just a kid. Why not give him a

speaking of freedom, equality, and respect just a moment ago. Aren't we all equals here? Why should I bend over backwards

be tolerant while preaching equality-Ms. Pearce, is that what you

clear Keen's earlier words were beyond what a five-year-old would

face turned various shades of red and white under Stella's scrutiny. After a tense pause, she offered, "Ms. Cameron, you stayed

knew the nights were tougher than the

left. Even Deanna, after some coaxing

one seemed concerned about her

Stella turned to

eat? I'll get it for