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?"

"Yes, it's her. I want her to

his chin thoughtfully. "If it were any other woman, it might be easier. Money could sort it out even if she had

"I don't care. I

is everything," Neville laughed. "Six months ago, it might've been

his 'first crush' has become public knowledge. His judgment and that of

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

child's innocence. He nodded resolutely, "I'll do

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

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

was some scheming woman trying to cozy up to Marvin.

of her online. People knew Haynes was secretly married but had

a stir about Haynes and another woman. Many speculated that Haynes'

the way she looks at her child-so full of warmth. No other mother gazes

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