The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 32

Abby looked puzzled. "Find something to keep yourself busy?"

"Yeah, it's weird suddenly having all this time on my hands," Stella replied with a wry smile. "I need to find something to keep myself busy and make money."

She paused, then added, "Haynes took action and froze my credit card. I have some savings, but Antoney wants to start a studio, and that will take a lot of cash."

"That jerk Haynes froze your card?" Abby exclaimed, unable to hold back her anger. "After all these years you've put into the family, he couldn't even buy you a bouquet. Meanwhile, he spends more money on the fireworks show for Rachel than on you!"

Stella sighed, "I can make money babysitting other people's kids, but when it comes to my family, I got my card cut off."

Abby, who wasn't married yet, felt a chill run down her spine hearing about Stella's marital woes. And Stella had married into a wealthy family, no less.

If she had married into an ordinary family, wouldn't that mean working, doing all the house chores, and raising the kids alone? The thought was terrifying, especially possibly facing complaints from both husband and son.

Abby was deep in thought when Stella's voice interrupted her. "A woman has to stand on her own financially to truly have confidence and strength. Without that, even your own child might not look up to you."

That made a lot of sense.

Abby nodded in agreement, then she said, "I'm between jobs right now, so if you need anything, call me anytime."

"Thanks, Abby."

Abby waved it off. "Come on. We're like family. There's no need for formalities."

After saying goodbye to Abby, Stella carried Marvin and headed home.

...

The following morning, Stella took Marvin to school. As they stepped outside, a sleek black car was already waiting at the curb, drawing the attention and whispers of passersby.

The driver quickly approached them, introducing himself with a respectful smile when they came down. "Ms. Cameron, good morning. I'm Marvin's driver. I'm here to take him to and from school. You can call me Hans."