The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 216

"Haynes, if Keen is really so easily influenced, you need to seriously reflect on why he has no sense of self-protection at all. What if one day he gets kidnapped? You'd regret it then."

Stella paused, her gaze fixed on Haynes with a hint of mockery. "Oh, I forgot, you wouldn't regret it. You'd just blame everyone else. You don't want to make any effort yourself, but you're quick to criticize others. Haynes, you're so full of yourself!"

Haynes was momentarily lost for words, but he quickly recovered. "Stella, I thought you wanted to talk to make amends. If you're just here to spout nonsense, I'd advise you to save it."

Stella knew her words would fall on deaf ears. People like Haynes, who lived in their own little world, never saw their mistakes, even when the truth was staring them in the face. They always found excuses.

"I'm here to tell you two things," Stella said, cutting to the chase. "Firstly, the evidence is clear that Keen pushed Marvin into the lake. He needs to apologize. And as Marvin's guardian, you need to apologize to his parents."

Haynes' lips twitched, but he said nothing. He had seen the surveillance footage. Whether or not Keen had actually pushed Marvin, they were definitely tussling before Marvin fell in. As for Keen, the video clearly showed him jumping into the lake on his own, so he had no one to blame but himself.

Though Haynes didn't have a good impression of Neville and his son Marvin, he wasn't the type to blindly excuse his own kid. "I'll cover the medical expenses for the boy," he said, his face devoid of emotion. "Every penny of compensation will be paid."

Stella wasn't surprised or pleased by his response. Keen wasn't Rachel; with the evidence so clear, Haynes wouldn't blindly defend him. Stella wasn't sure if she should feel happy or relieved.

"And the second thing," Stella continued, locking eyes with Haynes. "I've agreed to the terms of the divorce. When are we going to the courthouse to sign the papers?"

Haynes was taken aback at first, then let out a sardonic laugh. "Divorce? Are you sure?"