The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

There was no hope left for The Wilkinson Group now.

Jasper stood frozen in place, too intimidated to say another word.

Mr. Burton turned his gaze on Deanna. "You're Stella's former mother-in-law?"

Deanna immediately understood that Mr. Burton hadn't come here to make friends. He was here to settle old scores.

Her face fell. Forcing an awkward smile, she nudged Keen forward. "Yes. Mr. Burton, this is Stella's son, Keen."

Keen greeted him politely. "Nice to meet you, Mr. Burton."

Mr. Burton inclined his head in a noncommittal nod, barely sparing Keen a glance before turning his attention back to Deanna.

"You know, I actually have you to thank for meeting Stella."

Deanna blinked in surprise. "Thank me?"

He nodded. "If it weren't for that chronic migraine problem of yours, Stella never would have gone to such lengths to find me. She begged me for medicine for half a year to help cure your stubborn illness."

cool. "So, Deanna, did the medicine work

the medicine Stella delivered every month came from Mr. Burton himself. She'd taken that medicine for two years, and after a checkup, her doctor had told her that the ailment she'd suffered from for

almost on instinct, "Mr.

gaze shifted to where Keen stood

medicinal herbs for me, trying to

to look at Stella's hand. Sure enough, there was a faint, silvery scar on the back of her

time in the restaurant, when Keen had an

ovel

out a spray bottle to save him.

of

help. His gaze toward Stella grew

there, expressionless, as if surrounded by strangers. Even when she looked at Keen, her face remained utterly calm, as

For the first time, he wondered if agreeing to the divorce had been a terrible

Burton's quiet voice broke the silence

wanted to meet her relatives. Unfortunately, despite everything she's done for all

defend herself. "Mr. Burton, it's not that we

her off. "Deanna, when I first brought you the medicine, I asked if you wanted to meet Mr. Burton.

words came. She remembered