The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 56

The handsome couple stood embraced, looking like they had stepped out of a romantic movie. They were the perfect match.

Stella watched the scene unfold with a face as blank as a winter sky, yet she felt a tightening in her throat as if a giant hand was squeezing it, making it hard to breathe.

So, Haynes was at the hospital to pick up Rachel. And he saw her being humiliated.

Haynes furrowed his brow and gently nudged Rachel away. "Rachel..." he began, but then he saw Neville supporting Stella as they walked away.

Haynes' eyes chilled, ready to follow them, but Rachel clung to his arm and said, "Haynie, a few more eyewitnesses reached out to me this morning. They said they were willing to testify."

"Testify?" Haynes asked, his gaze sharpening.

"Yes, Ms. Cameron hasn't admitted she hit me, right? With these eyewitnesses, she can’t deny it." Rachel's voice was soft like a summer breeze. "Don't worry, Haynie. Ms. Cameron is your wife. I won't make things hard for her. I wasn't hurt too badly. I can drop the charges if she apologizes."

"The online rumors are tarnishing Ms. Cameron’s reputation. This could be her opportunity to publicly clarify the facts and rebuild her image."

"By then, I'll support Ms. Cameron, saying the accident was just an accident. She didn't do it on purpose. And it was an unfortunate event. That should smooth things over."

Rachel smiled as she spoke, sounding like she was entirely considering Stella's best interests. She didn't mention her injuries or grievances, her understanding seeming boundless.

Haynes' eyes softened a bit. He murmured, "If only Stella were half as sensible as you."

Rachel smiled. "It's okay. Maybe she's just confused now. Give her some time, and she'll come around."