The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1170

Stella realized she might have overreacted just now.

"...It's nothing."

She knew Joshua wasn't making any advances, but she still wasn't used to being this close to a man.

Joshua reached out, gently pressing his hand to her forehead.

Her skin was still hot, though less so than last night. The fever had gone down a bit, but not completely. She'd need at least another day of rest.

Her voice sounded less hoarse, but she was still weak, barely above a whisper.

"Has my fever broken?"

Joshua shook his head. "Not yet."

She fell silent for a moment. "Have you called anyone to come find us?"

"My phone-" He hesitated. "I lost it somewhere when we ran. What about yours? Is it gone too?"

Stella nodded, sighing. “This forest is huge. If we try to hike out, it could take hours."

And right now, she could barely stand. Whether she could even make it out, or when, was still a question mark.

to leave her behind, he could walk out

said calmly, "Don't worry. I'll

we can

depends on your

glanced at the sky outside, hesitating. "Maybe this

eyes

something-waiting for you out there? Is that why

worried the hitmen might still be searching for us. In my

she was

as soon as

the sky was still gray, and

was foggy, every thought

she looked. "Get some rest. I'll look

eyes open. "Are we...spending another

are right now, we won't

weak smile, apologetic. "Sorry.

his voice smooth and steady, like water

my job. I'm your

now, it would be

that's

ridiculous salary to keep you safe. Otherwise, are you paying me to sit around