The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 289

Chapter 290

The two women were deep in conversation when Stella's phone suddenly rang.

Abby shot her a nervous glance. "You don't think Haynes is up to something again, do you?"

Stella checked the screen-it was Deanna calling.

She hesitated for a moment before answering. If Haynes really couldn't make it, she needed to know right away.

As soon as Stella picked up, Deanna's icy voice came through the line.

"Stella, Keen has a fever. You need to come back to the house and take care of him. Now."

Deanna's tone was as imperious as ever, every word laced with command.

Stella's reply was cool and even. "If he's sick, call a doctor. I'm not a nurse- there's no point calling me."

her voice

response? How can you be so

divorce. Keen belongs with the O'Brien family now.

course, if you don't want custody, just say the word. I'll come pick

shot up an octave. "You're actually

Stella glanced at the time. "Haynes should be here

regret about her son's broken marriage, Deanna felt nothing but relief. She'd disliked Stella from

household staff could keep an eye on him, but it wasn't the same as having his mother there all night. And if Stella wanted to play the role of

now-her son was finally divorcing Stella. It was cause

told you from the beginning,"

for Haynes. Divorce was inevitable. Just remember,

like Keen, having a mother like you—no degree, no family, no

hung up, leaving nothing but a cold dial

turned to Stella, worried. "What happened? It's

"No, it was

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