The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 594

"In a few years, after the world's taught you a lesson or two, you won't be so naïve anymore."

The elevator doors slid open. Stella was about to step inside when someone came barreling out, nearly colliding with her.

"Abby?" Stella blinked in surprise. "Where are you rushing off to?"

A moment later, a tall, slender figure emerged from the elevator as well-Joshua.

"Abby tried calling you," Joshua explained. "She couldn't get through, so she tracked your car and saw it hadn't moved. She was worried something happened and was just about to go look for you."

Relief washed over Abby as she saw Stella standing there, safe and sound.

"I got word about your painting," Abby said, still catching her breath. "I tried calling you, but your phone just wouldn't connect. With this storm outside, I was scared something might've happened to you!"

Stella pulled out her phone, only to realize it had died without her noticing. With everything going on lately, she'd forgotten to charge it the night before.

"I'm fine," Stella reassured them. "My car just broke down on the way here." Joshua's eyes fell on the jacket draped over her shoulders. "How'd you get back?"

the road. They

her

and take a hot shower. You

"Okay."

studio, Stella slipped into her private break room,

of ginger tea was waiting on the

how to take care

downed the tea in a single gulp, feeling the warmth spread through her

she found Abby holding a stack of papers, deep

over. "Abby, thanks for the

up and grinned. "That wasn't me. Joshua made it

at him, a little

studio. I eat your food, live under your roof, and still get paid. Feels wrong not to help

it and nodded. "Alright, thanks.

when people have too

much

for