The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 29

The man stood tall and lean, his features chiseled like a statue, and his mesmerizing blue eyes sparkled with a mischievous glint. His aura was one of devil-may-care charm.

"Marvin, you're being naughty again," the man said, his voice a deep, rich melody that was oddly soothing.

But the little boy, Marvin Connolly, shivered slightly and nestled closer into Stella's embrace.

Seeing that, Stella protectively placed the boy behind her and asked, "Excuse me, sir, but who are you to this little boy?"

The man seemed to notice Stella then, his strong eyebrows arching slightly in surprise.

He answered, "And who am I to him? Well, I'm his father, of course."

Stella eyed him skeptically. "Are you sure?"

The man's lips curled into a lazy, almost teasing smile. "Shall we call the police and have them confirm?"

Stella replied, pulling out her phone, ready

gently tugged at her sleeve. "There's no need to

since the boy had admitted it, she couldn't

protested, "I don't want to go

together the fragments of the boy's distress. A family quarrel, perhaps? Something sharp enough to send him fleeing into the night. She opened her mouth,

his tone dripping with nonchalance, "if home's not where you want to be, then don't

Abby, standing nearby, were stunned

the man

him, unsure of his

"It's rare for Marvin to take a liking to someone. So, I'd like to ask you, miss, to look after him occasionally during his breaks. I'll pay you a hundred thousand dollars monthly and cover all Marvin's

but give Neville a second

with expenses covered was like hitting the jackpot. After all, earning ten thousand

and demeanor, he must

"I'm

her, "Two