The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

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 should

let you go alone. What if

me," Stella cut him off. "Neville is picking me up directly

Joshua fell silent.

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at the hospital to pick Stella up. He even stopped by Joshua's room to see him Joshua was coolly polite. La

nothing more. Neville

seem to mind.

better," he said with a smile. "Don't

face expressionless as he watched

at a mall to pick out a few gifts. The shopping took some time, and eventually Neville's phone rang. The moment he answered

"When are you arriving?"

Stella. "We're on our way back now.

old woman chirped happily. "I'll have the kitchen start preparing the food." After a pause, she

she cut him off. "Oh, never mind. You don't even know what Marvin likes to eat. I'd be better off asking her myself Put her