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?"

gave nothing away. Divorce wasn't something Stella would ever agree

be right? Was she just using the divorce as an excuse to meet up

"See, I told you. She's not divorcing you. It's just a ploy to

some excuse to see you tomorrow, right?" Jasper continued, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "First, she fakes an illness, then a kidnapping.

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 himself intrigued by this new side of her. His wife wasn't as dull as he'd

He was curious to see how she'd

admit, Stella had shouldered a lot of the family burdens before. If she truly regretted her actions, maybe, just maybe, he'd give her

silence, felt a chill of realization. Haynes's lack of objection meant he

He couldn't let Stella have

to badmouth Stella a bit more, but Haynes remained silent. It wasn't

still Keen's mom. Don't say