The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 242

Chapter 243

She was known for her knack of stirring up trouble, but this time, she hadn't uttered a word.

Yet, without any rhyme or reason, the blame was thrown her way, and she wasn't about to stand for it.

The room's atmosphere thickened almost instantly.

Rachel, who usually played the peacemaker for Haynes, suddenly switched sides, making the situation awkwardly tense.

It was Marvin's innocent voice that finally broke the silence.

"Mr. O'Brien, you've wronged Stella. Don't you think you owe her an apology?"

Stella glanced down at Marvin, who mischievously winked at her.

This clever boy.

Some things sound different depending on who says them.

Mr. Burton had said

a kid. Even if he was siding with her, he wouldn't have said anything unless he'd

a slap across

deep-set eyes dimmed, and his Adam's apple

seconds, his low, raspy voice broke the

"Sorry, I misunderstood you."

sidelong glance. "Since Ms. Pearce is in such a

a pout. "Haynie, my fingers have so many cuts from those herbs. If this

deep but noticeable enough for someone who took such meticulous care of

Burton's voice cut

for ages and she's still playing

sort some herbs,

flickered towards

could

you've been married to Stella for five years and you don't know what

lips moved slightly,

can take Rachel with you, but you know my terms. She's supposed to help out here for a week. If she

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