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?"

nodded earnestly. "Yes, it's her. I want her to be

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

insisted stubbornly, "I don't care.

laughed. "Six months ago, it might've been impossible, but

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

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

face showed none of a child's innocence. He nodded resolutely, "I'll do my best to win her

with a gentle smile. "When you want something, go after it, even if it requires

prestigious kindergarten. Within days, he said he liked a woman and wanted her

Neville first heard this, he thought it was some scheming woman trying to cozy up to Marvin. After

to be a stay-at-home mom, rarely appearing in public. There weren't even any photos of her online. People knew Haynes

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

her child-so full of warmth. No other mother gazes at their child

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