The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1174

Stella looked into Joshua's eyes and said softly, "If it were you... I would."

Joshua froze for a moment, then let out a gentle laugh.

He knew, deep down, that this was probably just a well-meaning lie.

Yet in that instant, he realized he'd never heard a lie sound quite so beautiful.

No wonder some people welcome sweet lies, savoring them as if they were honey.

Now, for the first time, he understood that feeling.

That night, even though he was sleeping in a drafty, uncomfortable cave, Joshua slept more soundly than he had in years.

A strange thought occurred to him: If only he could stay in this moment forever— how wonderful would that be?

The next morning, when Stella woke, the sunlight outside was painfully bright.

She shifted slightly, noticing the dizziness had faded quite a bit, though her body still felt weak and limp.

Joshua walked in carrying a pitcher of water. When he saw she was awake, he said, "Your fever's gone, but you're still very weak."

Stella looked at him warily. "We're not staying here another day, are we?"

as deep as a midnight lake. "And what if I said

blurted out, "No way. We have

already pushing it. She'd been missing too long-by now, the

at her. "So, you don't want to

as she met his gaze-so dark, so fathomless,

Her heart skipped. "What?"

voice dropped low as he repeated, "Is it so bad being

him, a strange feeling stirring

but Joshua flashed a bright,

Let's eat something and get

flooded through

a little to regain some strength, they left the cave

mind was clearer, Stella's body was

yards, she was already out

over, noticing

a word, he moved

turned his back to her

"Hop on."

his

to

his shoulder. "If you'd rather, I can carry you