Chapter 234

She paused for a moment, and said, "I heard that my sudden illness the other day disrupted your date with Ms. Cameron, Haynes... Since Ms. Cameron has found her way here, you should go.

I have Jasper here with me, and that's just as good."

Haynes' deep eyes were as cold and cutting as a winter's gale.

Lately, Jasper had been constantly feeding thoughts into Haynes' head, making him almost believe that Stella had invited him for a date.

Or maybe, deep down, he refused to believe that Stella truly wanted a divorce.

With a voice as frigid as an ice storm, Haynes said, "Stella, I can't stand clingy women."

Stella had had enough of this trio's nonsense.

"Why are there so many delusional people? When I say I want a divorce, why do you keep talking about dates and playing hard to get? Are you out of your mind or just not understanding plain English?"

At this point, Mr. Burton, who had been watching the drama unfold while munching on popcorn, finally spoke up,

"Haynes, Jasper, and Rachel, you've got it all wrong today. My young apprentice here—I called her yesterday to come and help."

of them turned

Haynes, Jasper, and Rachel?

of names were

dwell on that. Rachel hesitated before asking, "Mr.

called her to help me out."

your protégé? You must be kidding, right? She's a homemaker, and she

in cahoots,

full of hot air? If Stella and I truly wanted to

over and announce we're up

Jasper was left speechless.

person would be

had originally thought Stella had followed him

that she and Mr.

had he

realizing that Stella wasn't intentionally pestering him, Haynes didn't feel relieved; instead, a

didn't

tell you that? How was I supposed to know you were looking for Mr. Burton?

truth, Haynes never volunteered information about Rachel to

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