The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1174

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?"

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

way. We have


She'd been missing too long-by now, the world outside

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

fathomless, as if

Her heart skipped. "What?"

dropped low as he repeated, "Is it

a strange feeling stirring inside

mouth to answer, but Joshua

just kidding. Let's

flooded through

regain some

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

just a few yards, she was already

glanced over, noticing


he moved towel.net Withe

his back

"Hop on."

at his broad shoulders,

to

"If you'd rather, I can carry you

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