The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

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."

stunned, her

mother, and that's your response? How can you be

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

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

voice shot up an octave. "You're actually getting

glanced at the time. "Haynes

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

all. The 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 free babysitter, so much

was finally divorcing Stella. It was

you from the beginning," Deanna

Just remember, for Keen's sake, stay away from him from

degree, no family, no

leaving nothing

happened? It's

head. "No, it was Deanna. She said Keen has a