The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 207

From a young age, Ethan was immersed in a prestigious education.

Skills like swimming, which were essential for survival, were things he had mastered by the time he was just a few years old. In kindergarten, swimming lessons were mandatory, seen as a crucial part of ensuring a child's safety. At the end of the term, they even had swimming competitions.

Marvin, on the other hand, hadn't learned to swim yet. Last year, an accidental fall into the ocean had left him with a fear of water. Still, he knew he had to learn and was determined to overcome his fear before the end of the term.

Stella had encouraged him when she heard about his plan.

Keen suddenly paused, his breath catching. He had almost forgotten he could swim.

Not too long ago, Marvin had caught him trailing them.

"Keen, I didn't expect you'd follow us all the way here. Now that you have, what do you think?"

infuriated by the friendly connection between Marvin and Stella. He retorted harshly, "I'm Mom's son.

to call her Mom, and you can only call her Stella.

right now. You're only

I just go apologize and sweet-talk her, she wouldn't

He often provoked Keen and had managed to win Stella's favor a few times. Yet, deep down, he knew Keen still held a

wasn't worried. He believed that with enough time and by being good to Stella, he could eventually become

him anxious. His bond with Stella wasn't

let that happen. He had to act. His eyes drifted to the nearby lake, and he recalled how Rachel had framed Stella by pretending to fall down the stairs. Without his recorded video, Stella would have been unjustly accused

I'm not as important as you, why did

took the bait. "Secret? What

few steps toward the lake. "I'm going to find Stella. I'm done