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.
With a resentful glance at Haynes, Rachel said, “I went to the amusement park with Keen today. I overestimated how much I could handle—tried one of the rides, and ended up having an episode.”
Haynes didn’t look at her. Instead, he addressed Jasper, “Keen’s still at the park. I’ll go pick him up. Stay here with Rachel, will you?”
Jasper, who’d been bored out of his mind lately, had actually been hoping for a chance to vent to Rachel anyway. He waved a hand. “Go on. I’ve got her covered.”
It never even crossed his mind to wonder why Haynes would leave Keen alone at the amusement park.
Rachel opened her mouth to call after Haynes, but Jasper leaned in, lowering his voice conspiratorially.
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance
Seriously, how long will this get stretched ?? Looks like the whole world is set to trouble Stella... It's not moving anywhere.....
Hey...please update regularly...
Is Jasper gay? He certainly behaves that way....
dont read this... a billionaire in business is a dunce at the truth...duhhh...
Why are there no updates ?? It's getting updated on Kikanovel regularly.. please update on regular basis...thank you !!...