The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 155

Rachel felt a sudden jolt of clarity, like someone had dumped a bucket of ice water over her head. Her emotions, once a storm, had calmed, and she realized she'd

lost her composure.

In the past, if Stella had laid a hand on her, Rachel would have shed a few tears, played the victim, and both Haynes and Keen would have come to her defense. But Marvin's unexpected antics had caught her off guard, and Stella's slaps had stripped away her patience, leading her to act irrationally.

"Oh, my head..." Rachel murmured, clutching her forehead and feigning a sudden realization. "I'm sorry, Haynie, I think I had one of my spells again..."

Stella chuckled softly, "Rachel, you sure have a knack for drama, like a character straight out of a tragedy."

Rachel had regained her composure and chose to ignore Stella's sarcastic jabs, letting a tear quietly escape down her cheek.

"Ms. Cameron, little Marvin, I'm sorry if I scared you back there," she said, her voice soft and contrite.

knowing look. "Ms. Pearce, you didn't

Rachel managed a strained smile. "I remember. Sometimes, it's just hard to control

raised an eyebrow, feigning surprise. "Besides your usual ailments, there's more? Oh my,

in the wrong," Rachel admitted, stepping towards Marvin. "Marvin, sweetheart, I'm sorry. I wasn't feeling well and lost control. Can you forgive

to admit fault outright rather than make excuses that would only complicate things further,

Ms. Pearce, you were sick? It's okay, I forgive you." Stella turned to Keen. "And you,

the situation, was caught off guard by Stella's directness. He defiantly

Haynes' voice lowered, "Keen."

were red with frustration. "He started it! He said he'd take my mom

was calm, "Marvin helped you, yet you claim he meant you harm. Everyone

around Rachel had rubbed off on Keen, who never lied before but now was twisting the

looked shattered. "You're my mom, but you

she quickly steadied herself. "I believe