The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 738

"Wait... Is she your wife?"

As he spoke, Joshua gently pulled a still bewildered Keen to his side.

"Keen, buddy, your dad's just having a rough day. Don't be upset with him, alright?"

Keen nodded, still a little confused. He truly didn't understand why his father was in such a bad mood.

Joshua, ever tactful, managed to keep things light-no blame, no stirring the pot, not like Rachel, who always managed to fan the flames with her pointed remarks. Even Haynes, who never particularly liked Joshua, couldn't find fault with his words.

Still, Haynes didn't warm to him. If anything, he only became more convinced that Joshua was sly—someone who played the long game. He'd already fallen for his act more than once.

schemes for someone else. Don't pretend to be all warm

I really care about Keen. That's all

to make Mr. O'Brien misunderstand me so badly. Ms. Cameron, maybe I should just go. I didn't realize you'd already made plans with him and Keen. If I'd known, I wouldn't have

at Haynes. "Wouldn't want to

for you to leave. We didn't make any plans. And if anyone should go,

Joshua. "Let's get going. Joshua, would

Joshua nodded. "Of course."

Joshua glanced at him

out instead. When you're

Dad was upset, it could bring everyone down. Maybe it was best not to invite him along

thought, Keen gave Haynes a

into Stella's car. Joshua started the