The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 496

Deanna didn’t even finish her sentence before Haynes cut her off, his voice cold and sharp.

“Mom, what are you talking about?”

Deanna huffed impatiently. “Am I wrong? Since the divorce, has that woman ever once come to see Keen?”

Haynes’ handsome features hardened. “No matter what happens, Stella will always be Keen’s mother. That’s never going to change.”

Deanna opened her mouth to argue, but Callie stepped in just in time.

“Mom, let’s not get into this now. Mr. Burton’s birthday dinner is more important.”

With a disgruntled snort, Deanna fell silent.

. . .

A discreet black sedan sped along the road.

Inside, the Williams family sat together—Jonathan, Skyler, and Aurora.

Jonathan broke the silence. “There’s an emergency at the company. Coleman and Israel can’t make it right now—they’ll wait at the Williams house for Raven to return.”

Skyler had already heard about the trouble at their companies. He nodded, then turned to Aurora, genuine concern softening his gaze.

“Aurora, are you alright?”

She looked exhausted, the fatigue evident in her delicate features. She shook her head gently. “I’m fine.”