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 the hospital

a responsibility as his mother.

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

hesitated, caught off guard

ago, he would have refused without thinking. But things were different now. His parents were divorced.

attention stifling, but now... now he almost missed her home- cooked meals, the way she

go with her. But

Uncertainty clouded Keen's face.

suddenly chimed in, "Keen, don't forget-it was Rachel who threw herself at the kidnapper when he pointed a gun at you. If

Stella a pointed look. "Don't be

Jasper's goading, her expression calm as she looked at Keen. "So, what will it be? Will

"You go ahead, Mom.

his mother knew the kidnapper. Keen wanted to wait until Rachel woke up, to find out

had said. After thinking it through, he decided not to. Deep down, he