Chapter 213

Haynes's deep-set eyes darkened with intensity.

Rachel was right, it really was connected to Stella.

Keen hadn't expected his father to come out with such a statement so suddenly. He froze for a moment, then quickly said, "It's not something mom taught me. I just don't want you and mom to get divorced..."

Before Keen could finish, Haynes interrupted him.

"Tell me, did you sneak out this time to find your mom?"

Haynes's expression was stern, his presence commanding respect and a hint of intimidation that sent a shiver down Keen's spine.

Head bowed, Keen replied, "Yes."

Haynes's gaze was sharp, his voice growing colder.

told you about the amusement

Keen's phone. No calls or texts suggested anything unusual. This meant someone had told Keen

whispered, "It

suspected that the information either came directly from Stella or through Marvin. She was

and I aren't getting divorced." Just then, a gentle knock came from

Stella walked in.

up at the sight of her. His mom had actually come to see him! No wonder Marvin, that little rascal, always played

felt like he had

the room, she noticed Keen's eager gaze fixed on her. Her brow furrowed slightly, but she

but then he remembered how Marvin would snuggle into their mom's arms, claiming he felt so awful, and how gently she

tune, "I... I still feel a bit

didn't respond with the same comforting words she used

stared at Stella in

concern. But she was actually here to confront

extinguishing all his hopes and filling him

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