The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 158

As Stella's serious expression settled in, a sense of unease washed over Keen. Haynes, sensing something was off, furrowed his brow.

"Stella, what are you planning to do?" he asked, his voice carrying a hint of tension.

Stella ignored him and turned her gaze toward Keen. "I haven't been home for a while, and I'm sure you've noticed. I've packed up my things, and I won't be coming back. I wanted you to know that your dad and I are planning to get a divorce. You'll be staying with him."

Keen stood there, stunned. "Divorce?" He was just five, but he knew what that word meant.

Stella nodded, about to explain further, but Haynes cut her off, his face twisted in a mixture of confusion and anger. "Stella, do you really have to say this in front of him?"

"Why not?" Stella replied with a hint of amusement. "He has the right to know. Your son talks about freedom, equality, and respect. Besides, when you humiliated me by making me apologize to Rachel, you didn't seem to care about his feelings."

expression darkened. "Stella, you're arguing with me, not with a

than being born from me, I don't see how he's my son. Your so-called son

he doesn't like you, you need to deal with that.

met his gaze and retorted, "So, when you favor outsiders over me, is that

the words. Stella had been a good wife; he had no reason to complain even

taking off and my company was at a critical stage, my mother tried to separate us by kidnapping Rachel and using all sorts of threats. Rachel left to

clapped slowly, a sarcastic smile on her lips.

shifted to one of clear disdain. "What you owe Rachel is none of my

were sharp and direct, her eyes locked intently