The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 402

Foreman stood up with a warm smile, pulling out the chair for Stella in a gentlemanly gesture.

"You're not late—it's me who's early."

Stella had never been in a romantic relationship before. The man she'd spent the most time with in the past was Antoney Watson.

But they'd known each other for so long that meals between them were casual affairs, devoid of any such niceties.

After marrying Haynes, Stella rarely went out to eat. And even on those rare occasions, Haynes never once pulled out a chair for her.

Now, faced with Foreman's thoughtfulness, she found herself a little caught off guard by his chivalry.

She called over the waiter and turned to Foreman with a smile. "Order whatever you like don't hold back. Dinner's on me."

Foreman's smile was gentle. "Alright, thank you."

A short distance away, two young women watched the scene unfold, their faces falling in disappointment.

"So he's already got a girlfriend... Looks like I never stood a chance," one sighed.

Honestly, they look perfect

the handsome guys are taken?"

but chuckle at

the whole time sneaking glances at Foreman and whispering things like, "You go," "No,

up at the man across from

Foreman was the gentle warmth of spring sunshine-soft, comforting, and easy

few dishes, Foreman

the dishes she heard him

and I come here, we

nodded, her face brightening. "What

is, I don't think ever saw you order them when we ate out together.

faded a touch as memories from

then I just went along with what Haynes and Keen wanted. They

moment, Stella realized more than ever how right her decision to

eat whatever she liked and do as she pleased, instead

and

peace of mind.