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.

leave her behind, he could walk out

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

we can

depends on

glanced at the sky outside,

eyes

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

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

for over a day, but she was sure the Williams family wouldn't bother

as possible, but her

still gray, and

foggy, every thought

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

forced her eyes open. "Are we...spending another

the way you are right

weak smile, apologetic. "Sorry. I'm holding

his voice smooth and steady, like

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

you right now, it would be someone else

you, saving you that's what I'm

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