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."

was stunned, her voice

that's your response? How

waver. "Haynes and I are about to finalize our divorce. Keen belongs with the O'Brien family now. In the future, don't

paused, then added, "Of course, if you don't want custody, just say the word.

Deanna's voice shot up an octave. "You're

at the time. "Haynes should be

Deanna felt nothing but relief. She'd disliked

staff could keep an eye on him, but it wasn't the same as having his mother there

finally divorcing Stella. It was

told you from the beginning,"

good enough for Haynes. Divorce was inevitable. Just remember, for Keen's sake, stay

having a mother like you—no degree, no family, no standing -will only ever

that, Deanna hung up, leaving nothing but a cold dial

"What happened? It's not Haynes bailing again,

shook her head. "No, it was Deanna. She said

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