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

was siding with her, he wouldn't have said anything unless he'd heard

like a slap across Haynes's

eyes dimmed, and his Adam's apple

a few seconds, his low, raspy

"Sorry, I misunderstood you."

in such a delicate condition, you'd better whisk her away before she

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

deep but noticeable enough for someone who took such meticulous

voice cut through the air

for ages and she's still playing her violin without

to sort some herbs, not

flickered

could play the

to Stella for five years and you

lips moved slightly, but he

but you know my terms. She's supposed to help out here for a week. If she leaves early today, she'll have to

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