The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 364

Maybe it was because she hadn't seen Marvin in days, but Stella suddenly found herself missing the boy terribly.

She glanced at the clock, hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to pick Marvin up from school herself.

Ever since she'd run into Keen and Rachel Pearce a few times at the preschool gates, Stella had mostly left the pick-up and drop-off duties to the driver. Marvin had never once complained or seemed upset about it-in fact, his quiet understanding only made Stella's heart ache more.

Without even noticing when it happened, she'd started caring for Marvin as if he were her own child. True, it wasn't quite the overwhelming love she'd once felt for Keen, but she was done with the kind of self-congratulatory love that made everything about her feelings.

With a bag of homemade cookies in hand, Stella was just about to leave the house when her phone rang.

"Hello, is this Marvin's guardian? There's been an incident at school involving Marvin. Could you come right away, please?"

Stella's expression tightened. "I'll be there immediately."

up and rushed to the

she reached the office door, she heard a woman's furious,

Sheldon, sweetheart, don't worry-your mother won't let the bully who hurt you get away

this brat's mother?

give us a proper explanation today, I'm not

woman's voice was harsh

see a woman in her thirties jabbing a finger at Marvin's forehead,

strode forward and batted the

do you

her eyes

surprise in her gaze. "You're Keen's mother, aren't you?" Mrs. Ayers-Sheldon's mom-clearly recognized Stella. A hint of disdain flashed in her eyes as she shot a glance at Keen, who stood silently in the

and already talked to Sheldon. This had nothing to do with your

to the preschool, so Mrs. Ayers didn't realize Stella

calm. "I'm here for Marvin. No matter what Marvin may have done, it's not your place as an adult to stand here pointing fingers at a