The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1238

As if worried she might misunderstand, Neville was quick to add, "Star, listen, it's just an act. I would never overstep. And with my grandmother's time so short, it won't ever lead to anything like a real wedding."

In the past, Stella would have agreed without a second's hesitation. After all, Neville had helped her so much. But now, for some reason, she found herself hesitating.

A flicker of disappointment crossed Neville's face as he watched her hesitate. "Star," he said, his tone careful, "if you're having second thoughts, it's okay to say no. Really."

His words snapped Stella back to reality, and a wave of shame washed over her for even hesitating. Neville had done so much for her, and she was wavering over such a small request.

"No, it's okay," she said quickly. "I'll help you."

"Yay!" Marvin exclaimed, clapping his hands in delight.

touched Neville's lips as

Just as they were finishing up, Neville's phone rang. He glanced

"Grandma."

visit with her granddaughter, Macy. You remember Macy, don't you? You two used to play together as children. She loves kids so much that she opened a chain of early education centers. Do you and Marvin have a moment to stop

dates. This time, his grandmother had found a certified "kid expert," confident she could win Marvin over. Neville knew

at Stella and said in a low voice, "Grandma, you don't need to set me up with anyone else. I'm already

have. someone you like for ages but then you say you haven't confessed, that it's

don't believe

rascal?

you really have a girlfriend, bring her to meet me

"Let me check with her first, and

a far cry from his usual vague responses. You rascal," she said, her