The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 563

Abby stepped forward as well, her eyes flashing. "Go ahead and try laying a hand on Star. See what happens."

Jasper opened his mouth to retort, but Foreman quietly held out an arm, stopping him.

"Ms. Cameron's been on edge all day because of Keen. She's had to deal with those ruthless kidnappers, and now she's utterly exhausted," Foreman said, turning to address Haynes. "The hospital's in good hands with the rest of us here. I think she should just go home and rest."

Though Foreman blocked Jasper, his words were clearly for Haynes.

Haynes glanced at Stella. She looked tired, her face drawn and pale. He gave a small nod.

"Go on home and get some rest. If anything comes up, I'll call you."

Stella turned to Keen. "Would you like to come home with me?"

It was the first time she'd asked Keen since she'd moved out of the O'Brien family's house.

have to stay at

a terrifying ordeal today. Stella knew she still had a responsibility as his mother. Divorce and giving up custody didn't mean she could

grown, she would carry her share of the burden. She just wouldn't

caught off guard by

have refused without thinking. But things were different now. His parents were divorced.

almost missed her home- cooked meals, the way she always remembered to make his

with

Uncertainty clouded Keen's face.

Rachel who threw herself at the kidnapper when he pointed a gun at you. If she hadn't

look. "Don't be like

at Keen. "So, what will

gaze, unable to meet her eyes. "You

wanted to wait until Rachel woke up,

over whether to tell his father what Rachel had said. After thinking it through,