The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 220

"By the way," Jasper chimed in, "they're going on a date tomorrow!"

Rachel's expression shifted dramatically. "A date? Where are they going?"

"I'm not sure," Jasper replied, "but I think I heard Stella mention something about ten o'clock in the morning. Rachel, you can't let Stella get her way!"

A determined glint flashed in Rachel's eyes. "Got it."

...

When Abby Murphy heard about Marvin's accident and his stay in the hospital, she rushed over to check on him. Seeing that he was okay, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Suddenly remembering something, she turned to Stella. "Oh, by the way, Star, aren't you and Antoney performing at the charity event at the end of this month? He's got some free time tomorrow and suggested you both rehearse in your newly renovated studio."

"Tomorrow..." Stella hesitated for a moment, not giving an immediate answer.

Abby looked surprised. "What's up? Are you busy tomorrow?"

With Marvin at daycare, Stella usually didn't have much on her plate.

After a moment's thought, Stella decided to be upfront. "I'm going to the courthouse with Haynes to finalize our divorce."

Abby was taken aback. "You're actually going through with the divorce from Haynes?!"

The conversation caught the attention of Neville and his son, who both turned to look at her.

Neville suddenly asked, "What exactly is she supposed to be sick with?"

Stella shook her head. "I don't know. Haynes never said."

She'd long suspected Rachel wasn't as ill as she claimed. But without proof, Stella kept her thoughts to herself. Whenever she asked Haynes about Rachel's illness, he was evasive, saying it wasn't her concern.

Eventually, she stopped asking. She was curious, though, to see if Rachel would really kick the bucket when her supposed time came.

Marvin looked up with bright eyes. "Stella, are you really going to divorce Mr. O'Brien?"

Stella looked at Marvin's eager face and asked, "Do you really want me to divorce Mr. O'Brien?"