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.

Abby returned,

in, Keen. You

on Stella's left, while Marvin took the chair to

Stella didn't object.

different from before, but he

tension seemed to hang over the

"Keen, Stella's treating us today. Order whatever you'd like-don't

made something twist

his lips pressed

a little nervously, "Keen, what's wrong? Did

to go out for meals. Rachel would always encourage his mom to order anything she wanted, telling her not to be shy,

was kind and considerate, always

his mother never seemed to appreciate it—she always seemed to have

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

she didn't even look his way. She just sipped her water in silence. A strange sense of disappointment washed over

so she simply handed him the menu. "Here, Keen. Take a look—see if there's anything you want to