The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 729

Haynes said, "Keen's still at the amusement park. I'll go get him."

But the truth was, Keen wasn't the one he wanted to find he was really looking for Stella.

Rachel's voice quivered, her eyes wide and pleading. "Haynie, you're really going to leave me here all alone?"

In the past, seeing Rachel like this always tugged at Haynes's heart. But for some reason today, he just felt irritated-restless in a way he couldn't quite explain.

Suppressing his impatience, he replied coolly, "Don't worry. You won't be alone. I've already asked Jasper to come keep you company."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than someone knocked at the hospital room door.

Jasper Wilkinson hurried inside, looking anxious. "Rachel, you're back in the hospital? I thought you were doing better lately!"

Rachel gripped the sheets, her knuckles white. So, to chase after Stella, Haynes had even dragged Jasper here to babysit her. Since when did Stella have such a hold on him? Maybe all men were the same always chasing what they couldn't have.

a resentful glance at Haynes, Rachel said, "I went to the amusement park with Keen today.

still at the park. I'll go pick him up.

mind lately, had actually been hoping for a chance to vent to Rachel anyway. He waved a hand. "Go on. I've got

wonder why Haynes would leave

Haynes,

tell you

mean the thing

heard about that

sent me out of the room on purpose. Later I tried to ask them about it, but both of them clammed up-tight

could barely muster any interest. "So

the drama unfold from a safe distance. If he

maybe it wasn't so bad if they wanted to avenge Stella. With any luck, the Burtons would blame Stella and come after her, and then-while they tore each other apart-Rachel could swoop in and claim whatever

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