The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 342

Stella smiled gently. "Keep eating this for a while longer and your cold hands and feet will get much better. Once that's sorted out, I'll help you with your stomach issues too. But you're still very young-your digestion isn't fully developed yet, so it's best to cut back on sweets, cold drinks, and fried foods, okay?"

Marvin nodded obediently. "Stella, then what do you think I should order?"

Stella opened the menu, pointing out a few dishes for him. "These are all good for kids. See if there's anything here you'd like."

Keen sat beside Stella, silent. Ever since they arrived, she hadn't said a single word to him, not even a glance, while she kept chatting away with Marvin.

A wave of panic crept over Keen, a feeling of being left out.

Pearce, he would run up to her, talking non-stop and sharing every silly thing that had happened

preschool had parents who'd at least finished college. His mom hadn't even graduated high school. Grandma once

went from clinging to his mom to feeling embarrassed by her. At preschool, he never dared talk about her

said it was normal for kids to look up to those who were stronger or better off. Before he turned five, his mom

gap his own mother left behind, allowing him to keep believing in something better. He never thought it was his fault. But seeing his mom so close and warm with another child

one, this one, and this one..." Marvin's cheerful voice

looked over and saw Marvin beaming at Stella. "I remember you like these

chest. "Oh, you just pick what you

If I can help it, I don't want you to keep missing out on the things you enjoy. When we eat together, I want you to have your favorites too. You're good to me, Stella, so I