The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 361

Chapter 357

Stella had started to notice something troubling: new scrapes and bruises kept appearing on Marvin lately.

Whenever she asked Marvin about them, he'd brush it off-sometimes claiming he'd just bumped into something, other times saying he got hurt during gym class.

But to Stella, the explanations didn't quite add up.

One morning, after Marvin had gone off to preschool, Stella brought it up with Abby over coffee.

Abby's first reaction was instinctive. "You don't think he's getting into fights with other kids, do you?"

Stella frowned. "Marvin's always so well-behaved at school. Even his teachers can't say enough good things about him. I really don't think he's the fighting type."

"True," Abby agreed. "He doesn't seem like the sort. Did you ask his teachers? What did they say?"

"I did. They said they haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary with Marvin lately."

Abby shook her head. "That's strange. You should check him over tonight when he bathes. See if he has any fresh bruises."

Stella sighed. “He insists he's a big boy now and doesn't need anyone helping him wash up anymore."

over the mystery. Whatever was going on, Stella resolved

actually went home instead of coming

the next several days, he didn't

he'd always call or ask to come back after just one night. This time, his

in: Could Marvin's

help but pick up the phone

answered quickly, his deep, smooth voice

"Star?"

you haven't been

replied with a small laugh. "Why? Do you need

nothing urgent," Stella said quickly. "I just wanted to

he's been staying with you this

been back home for several

days, staying at the hotel since it's closer. The kid never told me he left your place. I just assumed he was

Marvin returned home because Neville was

or five days. I thought he was

grew serious. "Don't panic. Let me

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