The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 661

Foreman insisted on waiting for Haynes he clearly had little patience for Rachel but agreed to watch her match anyway, which left Stella little room to refuse.

Just as Stella was about to speak, a familiar, childish voice rang out behind her.

"Mom! You're here too?!"

A small figure darted over, face lit with delight.

"Keen?" Stella was caught off guard at first, but quickly recovered.

Haynes must have brought him here no doubt to see Rachel.

Stella looked up and, sure enough, spotted Haynes approaching. He was as handsome and composed as ever, his expression unreadable.

Trying to keep her tone neutral, Stella asked, “Keen, weren't you supposed to be with the Williams family today?"

Keen's eyes sparkled with excitement at seeing her. "Dad wanted to come watch Rachel's match, so he picked me up."

Haynes came up beside them just in time to hear this. He frowned. "Keen, when did I ever say I was bringing you to see Rachel's match?"

Keen looked genuinely confused. "Didn't Rachel invite us when we all had dinner together? She said we should come watch her today."

of realization crossed Haynes's face as he remembered the conversation. He glanced at Stella, a bit awkward. "Actually, I

compete, then maybe take her and Keen out afterwards-just the three of them, like old times. Maybe they

few and far between. Truth be told, there weren't many

icy. "How thoughtful of you, Mr. O'Brien, to fit me into your busy

frown deepened. "It's

to finish before a gentle, familiar

you

see Foreman approaching, his eyes

between Foreman and Stella. "You're

smile. "No, I came looking for you,

an eyebrow.

calling you earlier, but you didn't pick up. I was nearby for a meeting, and Jasper

competing here. Since

weren't answering, I figured

take

chance and drop

expect to actually

you.”

phone and saw two missed calls from Foreman. His expression softened. "Was it