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?"

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

it out even

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

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

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

Marvin, "This is

of a child's innocence. He nodded resolutely, "I'll do my best to

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

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

some scheming woman trying to cozy up to Marvin. After some investigation, he discovered the woman was Haynes'

even any photos of her online. People knew Haynes was secretly married but had no idea who

Haynes and another woman. Many

of warmth. No other mother gazes at their child quite like that. It made me think

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