The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 152

Marvin wore a look of utter indifference. "I don't need him to be my dad. What he thinks of me doesn't matter at all."

His words left Rachel speechless.

All of a sudden, Marvin shot Rachel a charming smile. "Rachel, anything you can do, I can do too—and probably even better."

It wasn't until she saw him suddenly pinch his arm hard that Rachel understood what he meant.

Immediately, his eyes reddened, and his face transformed into an expression of profound distress."Ms. Pearce, I'm sorry. I swear I didn't hear anything..." Marvin plopped down onto the floor, hugging his knees, shivering as though he were terrified. "Please, please don't hit me anymore," he whimpered.

Rachel was completely taken aback. Even Keen, who stood nearby, was too shocked to react.

The hallway was eerily quiet, Marvin's voice echoing sharply through the space. Instinctively, Rachel moved to help the curled-up Marvin to his feet.

through the silence from down the hall. "Rachel, what

over, pushing Rachel

her grip a

yelp,

the scene with a darkening expression. He hurried to Rachel's side,

was too

back, her voice icy,

kindergarten teachers gathered around

saw Ms. Pearce lead Keen into a corner without cameras. I was worried, so I went over. Then I heard

narrowed. "What did they

himself. "I... I didn't hear anything." He cast a fearful glance at Rachel. "Ms. Pearce, I didn't

by Stella, Marvin took a deep breath and

the mark on Marvin's arm. She reassured him, "Marvin, don't be afraid. I'm here, and no one will hurt you. Just