The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 72

Haynes furrowed his brow. Before he could speak, Jasper blurted out, "We can't let this murderer get away with it! Rachel, you're too soft-hearted, so some people think you're a pushover!"

Stella couldn't help but chuckle at his outburst.

Jasper glared at her. "Stella, what are you laughing at?"

Stella said wryly, "Oh, the innocence of a pure and untouchable angel..."

She didn't finish her sentence before Jasper interrupted her. "Who are you calling that?"

This time, Stella didn't bother with subtlety. She retorted, "Of course, I'm talking about Rachel, Ms. Pearce."

Jasper was on the verge of losing his temper again but knew better than to lash out before Haynes and Keen, so he resorted to tattling.

"Haynie, Stella pushed Rachel down the stairs, leading her to surgery. Don't tell me you'll let it slide like before!"

Stella chuckled. "Mr. Wilkinson, it's bad enough that your brain's not working. Now, your ears, too? When did Ms. Pearce say I pushed her?"

Jasper opened his mouth to retort but found himself at a loss for words. "Even if Rachel doesn't say it, I know it was you."

Stella raised an eyebrow. "Really? Do you have some superpower?"

"Stella, you—"

"Enough." Haynes cut in sternly, halting the bickering. "Stella, did you push Rachel?"

"Why don't you ask Ms. Pearce herself?" Stella replied coldly.

Haynes' eyes narrowed as he turned to Rachel. "Rachel, did Stella push you?"