The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1005

She didn't care that, in her brother's eyes, Aurora would always come first.

But what she couldn't accept was that her brother would stoop so low for Aurora's

sake-going behind her back, undermining her.

There were so many things she was willing to give up for Aurora. Why did they

have to fight over the same man too?

Simone's anger simmered beneath the surface, threatening to spill over.

For a moment, she wanted nothing more than to march straight up to Leonard

and demand an explanation. But in the end, she forced herself to hold back.

She turned to Joshua, her tone softening. "Joshua, don't take my brother's words

to heart. He's just... well, he wants me to marry for the family, that's all. He only

said those things to push me in that direction."

Joshua's voice was calm, even resigned. "He's not wrong, Simone. You're the

Lerman family's heiress, and I'm just an ordinary guy. I'll never be good enough

for you."

Simone shook her head quickly, desperate to reassure him. "What does it matter if

you're 'ordinary'? There's no such thing as who's worthy or not-only whether

someone is truly deserving."

She looked Joshua straight in the eye, her voice brimming with sincerity. "Joshua,

to me, you will always be the one who's worth it."

she were in his shoes, Simone thought, she would be deeply moved

like these.

Joshua only replied, "Miss Lerman, I think...

distance."

pounding

are

Lerman already accused me of

us apart. Who knows what else

little tougher than the average person, but I'm

locked up

idea how I could have even gotten

out a

Lerman, I think it's best if we end things here. I

stand being accused of things I

rushed to explain, "Joshua, I never doubted you! I'll talk

clear this up-"

"Miss Lerman, I have things to do. I'll

way."

how many times Simone called out

back.

filling with both hurt and a deep resentment

Leonard and Aurora.

found Leonard and Aurora

parlor, chatting.

walked in, Aurora glanced up. "Simone, did you just go to

Joshua?"

head, her long lashes shadowing her eyes,

feelings.

paused, then looked at Aurora, a faint

seem awfully interested in what's going on between me

Joshua, don't you?"

note in Simone's voice and raised an eyebrow,

reply.

Leonard cut in, his