The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 207

From a young age, Ethan was immersed in a prestigious education.

Skills like swimming, which were essential for survival, were things he had mastered by the time he was just a few years old. In kindergarten, swimming lessons were mandatory, seen as a crucial part of ensuring a child's safety. At the end of the term, they even had swimming competitions.

Marvin, on the other hand, hadn't learned to swim yet. Last year, an accidental fall into the ocean had left him with a fear of water. Still, he knew he had to learn and was determined to overcome his fear before the end of the term.

Stella had encouraged him when she heard about his plan.

Keen suddenly paused, his breath catching. He had almost forgotten—he could swim.

Not too long ago, Marvin had caught him trailing them.

"Keen, I didn't expect you'd follow us all the way here. Now that you have, what do you think?"

Keen was infuriated by the friendly connection between Marvin and Stella. He retorted harshly, "I'm Mom's son. No matter how much she cares for you, you'll never take my place."

"I get to call her Mom, and you can only call her Stella. That's the difference between us."

"Mom's just upset with me right now. You're only a stand-in."

"You really think if I just go apologize and sweet-talk her, she wouldn't come back to me and leave you behind?"

Marvin's eyes narrowed. He often provoked Keen and had managed to win Stella's favor a few times. Yet, deep down, he knew Keen still held a more significant place in Stella's heart.