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."

a pinky promise. Whoever tells is a little

hers, "Whoever tells is

shake off his curiosity. "Rachel, what did you mean when you said my mom

He needed to know.

like she was torn about telling him. "Keen, do

look, Keen

better if I don't say anything...

hesitated, the

please, what happened? Tell

door, a silent signal

won't tell

if

video for Keen. It was clipped to show only the moments where Stella was stopping the

just a minute long, but by the end

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 her