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 it, it might've

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

a slap across

and

his low, raspy

"Sorry, I misunderstood you."

a sidelong glance. "Since Ms. Pearce is in such a delicate condition, you'd better whisk her away before she misses her

on staying any longer, extended her pale hand with a pout. "Haynie, my fingers have so

deep but

cut through

Stella helped out here for ages and she's still playing her violin

you to sort some herbs, not chop your hands

eyes flickered towards Mr.

knew Stella could play the

Burton frowned, "What, you've been married to Stella for five years and you don't know what she

moved slightly, but he remained

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

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