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?"

a midnight lake. "And what if I

out, "No way. We have to leave

days and a night was already pushing it. She'd been missing too long-by now, the world outside was probably erupting

at her. "So, you don't

his gaze-so dark, so fathomless, as if it held all the stars

Her heart skipped. "What?"

repeated, "Is it so bad

a strange feeling stirring

to answer, but Joshua flashed a bright,

Let's eat something

flooded through

little to regain some strength, they left the cave

and her mind was clearer, Stella's body was still drained of

yards, she was already out of breath

glanced over, noticing

he moved towel.net Withe

and turned his back to her

"Hop on."

at his

to

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