The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 221

"Yeah," Marvin said, his expression serious. "Mr. O'Brien hasn't treated you well, and you haven't been happy with him. I don't want you to be with Mr. O'Brien. You

deserve someone better and a happier life."

Stella couldn't help but chuckle.

Even Marvin, who had only seen Haynes a few times, could tell that Haynes wasn't good for her.

Abby chimed in, "Since you're busy tomorrow, should I let Anthony know to reschedule?"

"No need," Stella replied. "I have to meet him briefly to finalize the divorce cooling-off period. It'll probably take less than half an hour. Could you tell my mentor that I can join him for rehearsal in the afternoon?"

"Sure," Abby said, picking up her phone and quickly sending a message.

Marvin, curious as ever, asked, "Stella, where are you and Mr. Watson performing?"

Stella recalled Mr. Burton's words, "I think it's at a retirement home or something like that."

Marvin's eyes lit up with enthusiasm. "Stella, I'd love to join you for the performance. Do you think I could?"

Stella hesitated for a moment. If it were a performance she organized, she wouldn't mind Marvin joining in. But this event was organized by Mr. Burton, and she couldn't make that call..

Seeing Stella's hesitation, Marvin said earnestly, "Stella, I've been practicing my piano every day. I promise I won't slow you down."

"I can't decide on this, but I'll ask Mr. Burton tomorrow and

face lit up.

an unparalleled sense of pride, and being with her felt as

growing more and

silent vow to

was determined to be even better to Stella, to

...

The next morning.

being late, got

checking multiple times to ensure she had all her documents, she

for anyone, except Rachel. To

at the town hall, it

outside the town

...

nine o'clock, Haynes picked up his car

got to come quickly! Rachel slipped in the shower and

expression shifted. "How bad is

her up no matter what! Haynie, I'm in the ambulance now. You need to get

way," Haynes said, his voice cold and tense, as he quickly left the

...