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.

Joshua wanted to leave her behind, he

"Don't worry. I'll find

think we

depends on

glanced at the sky outside,

eyes reflected

or something-waiting for you out there? Is that why you're so anxious

head. "No. I'm just worried the hitmen might still be

over a day, but she was sure the Williams

wanted to leave as soon as possible, but her body refused

was still gray, and

head was foggy, every thought

how exhausted she looked. "Get some rest. I'll

open.

right now, we won't get

offered a weak smile, apologetic.

his voice smooth and steady,

this is my job. I'm your bodyguard-I get

you right now, it would be someone else

that's

Otherwise, are you paying me to