The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

"We'll just go to that amusement park you used to take Keen to all the time. Ms. Pearce, you're welcome to join us if you'd like."

Haynes' fingers unconsciously tightened on the steering wheel.

He and Rachel had taken Keen there a few times, that much was true.

But he'd never once gone there with Stella.

Rachel's voice was soft and gentle. "Alright, I'll let you know when I arrive."

After the call ended, a calm silence settled over the car.

Before long, Marvin took the initiative to start a conversation, chatting with Stella to ease the mood.

Haynes and Neville, on the other hand, stayed quiet.

When they arrived at the amusement park, they found Rachel already waiting inside.

Clearly, she'd made up her mind to spend the day with Stella and the others.

Keen handed Rachel a lipstick. "Rachel, this is yours."

laugh. "I'm

Ms. Pearce didn't insist on riding in Mr. O'Brien's car, she wouldn't

"You really do love to tease, Mr.

left it at that and said

families out for a fun day together. They blended in, and the sight of such a handsome group-attractive men, beautiful women, and two adorable kids —quickly

gorgeous. I don't think I've ever seen such a cute little

look at their parents-such a

man with the serious expression-no doubt they're father and son. They look so

other boy doesn't really resemble his dad, but that

just wonder which of the two women

was holding both children's hands, making it impossible to tell who

to Haynes and chatting with him, created a

the next round of the competition starts the

cool. "I have a contract to sign that day. I won't

didn't give up. "When do you think you'll

his gaze instinctively drifted over to

noticed and bit

smile. "Ms. Cameron is

you know. You could come see her perform-she scored the highest