The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 31

Neville withdrew his gaze. "No, I didn't expect you to be so concerned about Marvin."

Stella smiled. "Mr. Connolly, anyone would be concerned if you offered them a million dollars."

Abby interrupted from the side, "Exactly, Mr. Connolly. You don't need to offer me a million. Just a hundred thousand, and I'd treat Marvin like royalty."

Neville chuckled, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "Alright, I'll ensure all the details about Marvin are sent to you, Ms. Cameron."

He glanced at Marvin. "Before we go, I'd like to talk with Marvin."

Sensing the moment, Stella said, "I'll wait for Marvin downstairs."

With that, she and Abby left the hospital room, thoughtfully closing the door behind them.

Once they were gone, Neville raised an eyebrow and asked Marvin, "Are you sure it's her?"

her. I want her to

"If it were any other woman, it might be easier. Money could sort it out even if she had a husband and kids.

stubbornly, "I don't care. I want her as

"Six months ago, it might've been impossible, but now, there's

past half-year, what Haynes has done for his 'first crush' has become public knowledge. His judgment and that

on her own." Neville looked down at Marvin, "This is your opportunity. I've set the stage. Now,

He nodded resolutely, "I'll

the spirit." Neville ruffled his hair with a gentle smile. "When you want something, go after it, even

Marvin had transferred to a prestigious kindergarten. Within days, he said he liked

to cozy up to

any photos of her online. People knew

another woman. Many speculated that Haynes'

them for a few days and noticed the way she looks at her child-so full of warmth. No other mother gazes at their child quite like that. It made me think that's exactly how a

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