The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 584

Stella's stubbornness was almost hard to believe.

“Stella, about Sherman—" Jonathan began, but before he could finish, Skyler cleared his throat softly, cutting him off.

"Jonathan, let bygones be bygones. There's no need to bring up the past," Skyler said, his tone gentle and easygoing. He turned to Stella with a warm smile. "You really are your mother's daughter-strong-willed and proud. Come on, enough standing around. Let's all have a seat."

Stella took her place beside Keen. "Keen, are you alright?"

The fear that had clouded Keen's face earlier had faded. He nodded, his voice steady. "I'm okay, Mom. For a second, I thought something bad was happening again..."

He glanced toward Aurora. "But thankfully, Ms. Williams came back and explained everything to me."

His clear, beautiful eyes locked onto Stella, shining with curiosity and hope. "Mom, are they really my family?"

to say no, but blood ties weren't something she could deny with mere words. She could refuse to return

of how to

O'Brien, I'm sorry. I should've

instantly understood why Aurora had kept her silence.

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meeting, Keen had opened Aurora's gift-a first meeting present worth millions. While Aurora was certainly wealthy, that kind of gift was extravagant by any standard. At the time, Haynes had thought it was just gratitude for his past help. But now, it was

any warning. But honestly,

changed tack. "If the O'Brien family can't take care of Keen properly, maybe the Williams

Skyler with a sharp look. "What

a measured sip. "The Williams family has resources and connections that few can match. Keen deserves the best

had been waiting at his side and handed