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

Rachel managed a strained smile. "I remember. Sometimes,

eyebrow, feigning surprise. "Besides your usual ailments, there's more? Oh my, apologizing to Marvin might be

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

was better to admit fault outright rather than make excuses that would only complicate things

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

still tangled in the confusion of the situation, was caught off guard by Stella's directness. He defiantly turned his head away, refusing to apologize

Haynes' voice lowered, "Keen."

"He started it! He said he'd take

you harm. Everyone saw what happened. Since

Keen, who never lied before but now

mom, but you believe him over

her heart, but she quickly steadied herself. "I believe in the