The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 114

Rachel's eyes suddenly filled with tears, on the verge of spilling over.

Marvin's young and confused voice broke the tension. "Hey lady, why do you cry so much? Every time I see you, you're crying... Even when I got hurt fighting with Keen, I didn't cry. And you're a grown-up!"

Rachel's carefully constructed poise fractured. Her face froze, caught between tears and composure.

The preschool teacher, who had been observing the drama unfold, quickly stepped in to ease the situation.

"Uh... maybe we should focus on the issue with the kids first."

Stella turned to the teacher, "Regarding Marvin's behavior, we're willing to apologize to Keen. Once Marvin's dad gets back, he can apologize to Keen's parents too."

"We promise it won't happen again. We'll cover any medical bills and compensation."

"Sorry for the trouble we've caused."

Everyone knew that families who could afford this preschool weren't short on money. The real issue was the attitudes of the kids and parents.

Marvin had already apologized to Keen, and Stella's approach seemed sincere. Logically, that should settle things.

But there was one glaring complication—Ms. Cameron wasn’t just Keen’s absent mother. She was also Marvin’s legal guardian.

The teacher dabbed at her damp forehead with a trembling hand before casting an uneasy glance at Haynes. "Mr. O'Brien, Marvin has apologized, and his guardian has also expressed their stance. Do you have any other requests?"

Keen looked up at Haynes with a pout, "I don't accept it! He doesn't just hit me once; he does it secretly when no one's watching!"

Haynes had heard similar complaints from Keen before about Marvin's bullying.