The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 559

Before Haynes could speak, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed down the hallway, growing louder by the second.

"Haynie! Pick Rachel!"

Jasper Wilkinson came hobbling in, clearly having rushed over-though how he'd even heard what was happening was anyone's guess.

Haynes frowned. "What are you doing here?"

Jasper's face was drawn with anxiety. "If I hadn't come, Rachel would be doomed today! Haynie, you have to pick Rachel!"

"Rachel's wish isn't fulfilled. She's only got a few months left-it can't end for her like this!"

He'd barely managed to get out of bed this morning, still sore from the beating Galen Wilkinson had given him the night before. He'd intended to stay home and recover, but then Foreman had called: Rachel's been kidnapped.

That was all Jasper needed to hear. He'd rushed over as fast as he could, terrified that if he arrived even a moment too late, Rachel would already be dead.

Haynes's voice was cool, rational, cutting through the tension. “If she only has a few months left, why not pick someone who actually has a future?"

Jasper stared at him, stunned, unable to believe what he'd just heard.

Was this really Haynes talking? Hadn't he always favored Rachel above everyone else?

to someone who still stands

turned to Rachel. "Isn't

She managed a weak, forced

to look at Keen, who was still

mother. Don't worry

knew each other. Uncertainty flickered in his eyes. His small face twisted with confusion, but after a moment, he nodded ever

blank. Her hands clenched tight, fury welling up inside her until

much I did for

kidnapper could respond, Jasper's angry shout

saying? Stella's life matters, but Rachel's doesn't? I won't let you turn your back on

colder still. "And what

moment, then blurted out, "Of

in the kidnapper's hands. You tell

his mouth, struggling for words. “Didn't the kidnapper just say you had

voice trailed off as he realized

soon enough, he

to draw your pursuers

saway