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.

behind, he could walk out

I'll find us a

think we can

on your

sky outside,

eyes reflected

someone or something-waiting for you out there?

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

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

soon as possible, but her body refused

still gray, and she wondered if it might rain

foggy,

noticed how exhausted she looked. "Get some rest. I'll look for dry firewood

forced her eyes open. "Are

way you are right now, we won't

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

his voice smooth and steady, like water flowing

I'm your bodyguard-I get

me with you right now,

saving you that's what

safe. Otherwise, are you paying