The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 219

Jasper wanted to hear more, but Haynes suddenly turned his head and noticed Jasper standing not far away.

Haynes frowned slightly and asked, "Jasper, what are you doing here?"

Jasper was the kind of guy who could stroll into the wrong party and not feel a bit of awkwardness. He just grinned. "Heard Keen's back. Rachel and I swung by the hospital to check on him."

With Jasper making his presence known, Stella decided to cut the conversation short. "I'm heading out," she said, not even glancing Jasper's way. "Don't forget what you promised. And remember, tomorrow at ten. Don't be late."

She turned on her heel and left, leaving Jasper to let out a dismissive "hmph" before he turned his attention to Haynes.

"So, Haynie, what's up for tomorrow, huh? You and Stella got plans?"

word 'date' hung in the air, causing Haynes to pause. His dark eyes were inscrutable, like a deep well that gave nothing away. Divorce wasn't something Stella would ever

the divorce as an excuse to

I told you. She's

she fakes an illness, then a kidnapping. Seriously, how is she not bored of these tricks by now?

stayed mum, but his eyes were still as dark as a moonless night. In the past, he might have dismissed Jasper's words, scoffing at Stella's antics. But lately, he'd found

not. He was curious to see how she'd play it

how tough raising a kid could be. He had to admit, Stella had shouldered a lot of the family burdens before. If she

of realization. Haynes's lack of

let

a bit more, but Haynes remained silent. It wasn't until they reached the door of

whatever happens, Stella is still Keen's mom.