The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1240

Chapter 1240

Stella's mood was excellent after seeing Marvin, whom she hadn't seen in a long time. Even her voice was softer than usual.

"The restaurant was incredibly busy tonight, and the service was slow," she explained. "That's why I'm a little late."

Seeing the gentle smile playing at the corners of her eyes, Joshua felt an inexplicable surge of annoyance. He said nothing more, lapsing into silence.

Stella quickly sensed that his mood had soured again.

Assuming it was because her lateness had kept him from his meal, she said promptly, "Sorry I'm late. I'll make sure to be back earlier tomorrow."

Joshua's brow twitched. "Tomorrow? You're going out with Neville again?"

Stella nodded. "Yes. His grandmother is in Solmaris now, and I'm going to pay her a visit."

"I'll go with you," Joshua stated.

refused. "Your wound hasn't fully healed. You

you go alone. What if

about me," Stella cut him off. "Neville is picking me up directly tomorrow. I'll

Joshua fell silent.

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hospital to pick Stella up. He even stopped by Joshua's room to


more.

seem to mind.

just focus on getting better," he said with a smile. "Don't worry about

face expressionless

way to visit Grandma Connolly, Stella stopped at a mall to pick out a few gifts. The shopping took some time, and eventually Neville's phone

"When are you arriving?"

now. We should be

woman chirped happily. "I'll have the kitchen start preparing the food." After a pause, she asked, "Does she have any allergies

"Oh, never mind. You don't even know what Marvin likes to eat. I'd

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