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.

wasn't over; Haynes would have to stay at the hospital for

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

would carry her share of the burden. She just wouldn't -couldn't-love

hesitated, caught off guard by

were different now. His parents

her attention stifling, but now... now he almost missed her home- cooked meals, the way she always remembered to make his

go with

Uncertainty clouded Keen's face.

the kidnapper when he pointed a gun at you. If she hadn't risked her own life to stop him, you wouldn't be

look. "Don't be like some people and forget

what will it be? Will you

gaze, unable to meet her eyes. "You go ahead, Mom. I'll stay and

the kidnapper. Keen wanted to wait until Rachel woke

said. After thinking it through, he decided not to. Deep down, he didn't believe his mother knew the kidnapper.There had to be a