The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 143

Marvin could hardly believe what he was hearing. He looked up with wide eyes and asked, "Stella, did you just say you'd really come with me?"

Stella nodded with a warm smile, replying, "Yes, this time I'll go with you."

In an instant, Marvin threw his arms around Stella's waist, his face glowing with gratitude.

"Stella, you're the best!"

Watching Marvin bounce around with joy, Stella felt a mix of emotions welling up inside her.

Keen had always been ashamed of her- never even mentioning kindergarten events. But Marvin? He'd nervously asked for her thoughts, then lit up like Christmas morning when she said yes.

The difference between them was night and day.

Stella hesitated for a moment and asked, "Marvin, do you really want me to come

with you?"

little face fell

do you not

pausing. "Aren't you worried I might

his head. "Stella, you're

what if we don't do

"As long as you're with me, Stella, I'm already happy." Then, with a more somber tone, Marvin added, "I don't have a mom,

to the park, visit amusement parks on weekends. She'd help me with stickers, draw with me, and tell me bedtime

had events, she'd be there with me. She wouldn't have to be

They don't know that the mom they take for granted

pang in her

for were

settled in her chest: While Marvin ached for what he never had, she stood rejected by the child who should have loved

embrace, and the mother whose embrace was pushed

whispering, "It's okay. Stella

sincere. "And I'll always be here