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

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

she looked over

said he wasn't worried, he

be so sure, when

Stella? You found

beside her. She quietly recounted how Joshua had tracked down Nocturne

He remembered that period all too well-Abby had come to him for help, and he'd even led a search himself, though they'd only

thought of Nocturne Stella being destroyed by

almost unbearable. He'd poured all

to get justice for

kind; every expert he asked just shook their head. He knew Haynes and

to be an exact replica of Nocturne Stella He imagined Stella keeping it close, where she'd always see it-and

only found Nocturne Stella,

chosen gift felt like a

his fists, a shadow flickering across his

three continued weaving