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

finishing up, Neville's phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID with a weary expression before

"Grandma."

in Solmaris for my health and came to 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

time, his grandmother had found a certified "kid

you don't need to set me up with anyone else. I'm already

then you say you haven't confessed, that it's just a one-sided crush. And you won't even tell me

insisted. "If you don't believe

rascal? He's always

she retorted. "Fine. If you really have a girlfriend, bring her to meet me tomorrow. If you do !'!!, Stop arranging these dates for

Neville said. "Let me check with her first, and I'll get

gotten a definitive answer from Neville, a far cry from his usual vague responses. You rascal," she said, her tone