The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1010

But Stella couldn't help noticing that Joshua seemed to know quite a lot about these things.

Curiosity getting the better of her, Stella asked, "Joshua, did you use to work in the antiques business or something?"

It would make sense if he had—that would certainly explain his knowledge.

Joshua shook his head. "No, I don't know the first thing about antiques."

"Then why did Abby say you used to restore historical artifacts?" Stella pressed.

Joshua's lips quirked. "I only told her that to put her at ease. If I hadn't, she probably never would've trusted me to restore Nocturne Stella."

Stella blinked in surprise, then let out a laugh.

"Aren't you worried Abby might blame you if you mess it up?"

"Not at all." Joshua's voice was calm and certain.

Stella nodded. For all Abby's fiery temperament, she was sharp enough to know what really mattered when the chips were down. She wouldn't hold it against Joshua.

was thinking this, Joshua spoke again from beside

I'm not sure I can finish. Nocturne Stella-I'll restore

lashes fluttered as she looked over

worried, he didn't mean Abby wouldn't blame

ask how he could be so

Stella? You found Nocturne

Foreman was standing beside her. She quietly recounted

too well-Abby had come to him for help, and he'd even led a search

thought of Nocturne Stella being destroyed by

almost unbearable. He'd poured all his

determined to get justice

commission a new custom violin for her. But Nocturne Stella was one of a kind; every expert he asked just shook

settled on crafting a music box, designed to be an exact replica of Nocturne Stella

Joshua had not only found

gift felt like

a

three continued weaving