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?"

wanted to say no, but blood ties weren't something she could deny with mere words. She could refuse to return to the Williams family, refuse to acknowledge any of them—but she couldn't

of how to respond, Stella fell

I'm sorry. I

Aurora had kept her silence. He simply replied with

الا

present worth millions. While Aurora was certainly wealthy, that kind of gift was extravagant by any standard. At the time, Haynes had thought

here without any warning. But honestly, the fact that

the O'Brien family can't take care of Keen properly, maybe the Williams family should. At the very least,

Skyler with a sharp look. "What

lifted his teacup and took a measured sip. "The Williams family has resources and connections that few can match. Keen deserves the best foundation. With our support, there's no

that had been waiting at his side and