The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 383

Chapter 381

Stella's expression was icy, her gaze steady and unreadable.

"There's nothing between us anymore," she said flatly. "You don't owe me explanations."

Haynes met her eyes. "I just want you to know, there's nothing between me and Rachel—not the way you think. The media blows everything out of proportion."

Once, he wouldn't have bothered to explain himself at all.

Noting Stella's indifference, Haynes softened his tone. "I'm sorry. I honestly didn't realize Jasper's actions would affect you and Keen so much."

A bitter laugh escaped Stella, laced with scorn. "You really think people look down on me just because of one incident?" she shot back. "You think the way they treat me is all because of some misunderstanding?"

She shook her head. "Jasper's disrespect has been going on for ages, right under your nose. And you-what have you ever done about it? Besides uttering a few empty words like 'enough' or 'let's drop it'-what, exactly, have you done?"

face was blank as she stared him down. "Now Keen's getting bullied at school because

family and child just to protect his so-called 'brotherhood.' If you keep letting Jasper get away with this, it's only a matter of time before Keen gets hurt

looking chastened, didn't argue. "From now on, I'll keep Jasper in

curled in a humorless smile.

Jasper in check." This man had disappointed

there anything else? If not,

out, catching her wrist. "Stella, Keen is still so young. He needs his mother. While you've been away,

with the family from now on.

That's what he called

pride for a moment and

empty platitudes and a half-hearted admission of fault.

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