The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1846

Beneath the scarf, a faint constellation of dark bruises was visible on her skin.

Haynes felt as if a giant hand were squeezing his heart, the feeling suffocating and painful.

He had thought he was prepared, but seeing it with his own eyes brought an indescribable anguish.

It was only at this moment that the reality hit him with full force.

He had truly lost Stella.

It was still early, so to make it up to Keen, Stella suggested taking him to a movie.

Keen was overjoyed at the prospect of spending even a second longer with Stella.

He immediately clapped his hands. "Great! My mom, my dad, and I have never been to the movies together!"

Stella had taken Keen to the movies before, but Haynes had always been too busy with work to join them.

Eager to spend time with Keen and have a little more time with Stella, Haynes had cleared his entire day, so he naturally had no objections.

At the theater, Haynes dutifully bought the tickets.

Inside, Stella and Haynes sat on either side of Keen.

It was Keen's first time at the movies with both his parents, and he was visibly excited.

However, just over ten minutes after the film started, Stella fell asleep.

She didn't wake up until the movie was over and Haynes gently roused her.

"Star, the movie's over. We can go home now."

Stella opened her eyes to see that all the theater lights were on and the auditorium was nearly empty.

She tried to recall the plot but realized she couldn't remember a single thing.

She must have fallen asleep not long after it started.

She'd said she was taking Keen to the movies, but she had slept through the whole thing.

Stella checked the time and said, "Keen, what do you want for dinner? Mom will take you out."

Before Keen could answer, Haynes spoke up.

"Star, you should go home and rest today. You can spend quality time with Keen tomorrow."

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