Neville didn’t press the issue or bring up anything else that might make Stella uncomfortable.
Most of their conversation revolved around her upcoming competition and the concert she’d been invited to.
Before they knew it, noon had arrived, and the group decided to have lunch at a buffet restaurant.
Throughout the meal, Neville was constantly on his feet, bustling around to help everyone—grabbing glasses, fetching forks, pouring water and drinks for the table.
Keen stared at him in amazement.
While Stella and Marvin were off filling their plates, Neville grinned and leaned in. “Hey, Keen, why are you looking at me like that?”
Keen’s eyes darted away. “I… I wasn’t. It’s nothing.”
Neville could easily see through the little boy’s thoughts. With a gentle smile, he asked, “Let me guess—when you eat with your parents, your mom is the one always running around, making sure everyone else is taken care of, isn’t she?”
Keen hesitated a moment, then nodded honestly. “Yes.”
Neville continued, “So what do you think? Does your mom like being so busy, or would she rather have someone take care of her for a change?”
Keen thought about it, then answered in a small voice, “I think… she’d like someone to take care of her.”
Even a five-year-old could understand something so simple.
Neville smiled again. “Keen, have you noticed how much your mom has changed since the divorce? She’s become so much more impressive and full of life.”
Keen nodded.
Neville pressed gently, “So, if you had to choose between the mom from before and the mom she is now, which one would you pick?”
A look of conflict crossed Keen’s face.
He liked the way his old mom doted on him, always fussing over every little thing, and sometimes he wished she’d go back to being that way.
But his mom now, though a little unfamiliar, was full of surprises. He liked her just as much—maybe even more.
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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 !!...