The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 387

As for Rachel’s “terminal illness,” Deanna had already heard the whole story from Jasper not long ago. Apparently, there was now a cure; as long as Rachel followed the doctor’s orders, she’d make a full recovery.

Deanna, however, was far from convinced.

This so-called terminal illness of Rachel’s? Most likely just an excuse to cozy up to Haynes.

She was a woman herself—did Rachel really think she couldn’t see through another woman’s little tricks?

If this had been before, Deanna would have exposed the lie to Haynes in a heartbeat. But now, she chose to keep quiet.

Because she’d come to realize that Haynes was actually considering getting back together with Stella—he even wanted Stella to be Keen’s mother again.

The thought made Deanna break out in a cold sweat.

She and Stella had already burned their bridges. If Stella came back, wouldn’t that make Deanna look like a fool? She’d much rather see Rachel in the family than let Stella walk through that door again.

So, Deanna lounged back in her chair, watching the drama unfold before her like a show.

Stella and Marvin were putting on a decent performance, but Deanna figured it was all just memorization—rote learning, nothing more.

She could only imagine how many tutors Stella must have begged for help these past few days, how late she’d stayed up every night just to prepare for this competition.

Deanna was certain: Stella didn’t really know French.

Just then, Haynes returned, having finished up a call with his assistant.

His work schedule was always packed, so it was a rare occasion for him to make time to watch Keen’s performance today. Even so, his phone hadn’t stopped ringing all afternoon.

But when Keen was on stage with Rachel, Haynes had switched off his phone, choosing to focus on their act.