The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 138

"Rachel, you won't believe how terrifying your mom was yesterday," Rachel said, her voice still carrying a hint of disbelief. "When you had that allergic reaction, there was a doctor right there, ready to help. But your mom stopped him, insisting on using your inhaler."

"Inhaler?" Keen asked, puzzled. "I didn't even have it with me."

Rachel nodded, her expression filled with guilt. "But your mom wouldn't listen. She was determined to find it..."

Here, Rachel's eyes welled up with tears as she looked at Keen apologetically. "I'm so sorry, Keen. That inhaler got accidentally knocked over and broke... If your mom finds out, she'll probably be so mad at me. She might not even let me see you anymore."

Keen offered a reassuring smile. "She doesn't need to know. Rachel, it's okay. I won't tell her."

Rachel's tears turned into a relieved smile, "Good, this is our little secret, okay?"

Keen's eyes widened. Just us? Even Dad can't know? He chewed his lip. Dad had his own "forbidden foods" list-if he found out Rachel was sneaking him treats, the fun would end. Maybe... some secrets were worth keeping.

Keen nodded, "Okay."

"Then let's make a pinky promise. Whoever tells is a

pinky around hers, "Whoever tells is a little

his curiosity. "Rachel, what did you mean when you said my mom didn't

He needed to know.

looking like she was torn about telling him.

a serious look, Keen nodded, "Yeah, I really

better if I don't

Rachel hesitated, the more Keen wanted to

please, what happened?

towards the door, a silent signal that Keen

worry. I won't tell Mom

if giving in,

was clipped to show only

was short, just a minute long, but by the

leaned in, her voice syrup-sweet with fake concern. "Keen, sweetheart... I probably shouldn't tell you this, but-" A dramatic sigh. "Your mom's been awfully close with Marvin, that bully, lately. And your dad... well, he's not happy. Do you think... she doesn't want you anymore and is treating Marvin like