The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 210

Deanna was about to say something more, but Haynes stopped her. "Mom, Keen is still in the hospital room by himself. Why don't you and Callie go check on him?"

Deanna was still fuming, but with Haynes stepping in, she knew she had no real justification to stay. She shot a withering glare at Stella before turning to leave.

Just then, Stella spoke up.

"Hold on."

Everyone turned to face her.

Stella spoke calmly, "This lady here, knowing full well that I'm the child's mother, made a false police report, spreading lies that have not only harmed my reputation but also severely breached the law."

"Officer, this can't be brushed aside. If she pulls a stunt like this during one of my important performances by calling in false reports again, what then?"

The officer asked, "Ms. Cameron, are you intending to press charges?"

False reports like Deanna's could either be ignored or pursued.

If the victim chose not to press charges, it could be dropped.

But if they decided to pursue it, consequences would follow.

"Yes," Stella replied coolly. "I want her to make a public apology for her slanderous actions..."

Before Stella could finish, Deanna interrupted with a sharp voice.

"Stella, you're dreaming!"