The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 536

Antoney shook his head. "What her mother did has nothing to do with her. I could never hold that against her.

It's just... I've gotten used to the life I have now. I don't want to change it so easily.

And honestly, I have more than enough money. I don't want to go back to a life full of rules and restrictions.

Besides..."

He looked over at Stella. "If I go back, playing the violin will just become a hobby. I'd be letting Father Benedict down after all the time he invested in me.

And let's not forget-Haynes and Jasper are closing in on you, making things harder by the day.

I... I can't help but worry about you..."

Stella had already guessed what was weighing on his mind. "Antoney, you know my mother didn't mentor you just because you were talented. She wanted you to have a skill, to make a better life for yourself.

She never wanted to use her help to tie you down. She just wanted you to be happy, that's all."

Nora had supported Antoney for so many years, she treated him as if he was her

own son.

Antoney understood. "But if I return to the Watsons, it won't be easy for us to see each other anymore.

And with Haynes and the others watching you like hawks, I'm not sure you can handle them all on your own."

all his doubts in a single

if you go back to the Watsons, won't it be even easier for you to deal with Haynes and

Antoney's eyes flickered.

barely kept in touch, she was either being bullied by the Williams family

worried that if he left, no one would have her back, no one would look out

could he forget? If he gained real power, he could help her in ways he never could

was silent for a moment, and when he finally

that way-if you did, you would have already agreed

daughter, Haynes and the rest wouldn't dare lay a finger on

in the Watson Group, Stella would never have to worry

her head

accept

earned. If

I'd feel indebted,

to say

asked anything of

adoption. You know my history

it'd be a slap

might even retaliate against the

a powder keg-the

the right, so they haven't dared to

be adopted, if word got out, they'd twist the truth and call

accuse me of betraying my own family just for