The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 341

Stella Cameron smiled warmly. "What's going on?"

Marvin Connolly replied, "It's about Keen."

At the mention of Keen O'Brien's name, Stella's smile faltered just a little, but she still asked, "What about him?"

Marvin hesitated. "Keen seems to have found out about your divorce from Mr. O'Brien. He's pretty upset. He said he wants to talk to you and ask if you really don't want him anymore."

Stella said nothing.

Marvin continued, "Actually, I just noticed-Keen's been following us all the way here. I think he's waiting outside. Stella, why don't we invite him in?"

Still, Stella remained silent.

Abby Murphy glanced at Stella's expression, then broke into a cheerful grin. "Oh, it's been ages since I've seen Keen. Honestly, I kind of miss the kid. I'll go get him."

Stella watched Abby's retreating figure but didn't make a move to stop her.

minutes later, Abby returned, holding

on in, Keen. You can sit right

on Stella's left,

Stella didn't object.

different from before, but he was

an awkward tension seemed to hang over the

the right moment. "Keen, Stella's treating

made something

his lips pressed into a

and asked, a little nervously, "Keen, what's wrong?

three of them-he, his mom, and Rachel-used to go out for meals. Rachel would always encourage his mom to order anything she wanted, telling her not

was kind and

it—she always seemed

he found himself feeling deeply unhappy. Abby chimed in, "Keen, what's wrong? Are you upset about something?" Usually, if he so much as frowned, his mom would be quick to

even look his way. She just sipped her water in silence. A strange sense of disappointment washed over

going through his mind, so she simply handed him the menu. "Here, Keen. Take a look—see if there's