The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1241

Stella felt she couldn't refuse. "Grandma Connolly," she said.

Old Mrs. Connolly was thrilled. "Darling, Neville was spoiled rotten as a child; he doesn't know the first thing about taking care of a woman. Don't you worry. When you get here, I'll give him a good talking-to. It's ridiculous that he doesn't even know what his own wife likes to eat. But that's alright. From now on, Grandma will remember your favorites for you."

Her voice was kind and warm. "And if he ever dares to upset you, you just tell me, and I'll set him straight."

"Thank you, Grandma," Stella said.

"I saw your picture at Marvin's place," Old Mrs. Connolly continued, her voice filled with excitement. "I never thought Neville would find such a beautiful wife. I've already told him he'd better not mistreat you..."

She went on for a while longer until Neville, unable to listen anymore, gently took the phone from Stella. "Alright, Grandma, we can talk more when we get home."

"Oh, yes, yes. There I go, rambling again," she said.

"Grandma," Neville added, "Star doesn't eat seafood or raw food. Please make sure those aren't served."

"I'll remember that, dear," she replied.

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the introductions. "Star, this is my

kind smile and

joyful smile as she took Stella's hand. "Oh, my dear, you're even more beautiful than in the

the dining table. The old woman

at all. Even

that Stella

a child, she

no sion of judgme

disapproval. In fact, upon discovering Stella was a

be awkward, but the afternoon passed quickly in pleasant conversation with Old Mrs. Connolly, Neville, and

Marvin, Star and

her go. "Star, my dear, remember to come back for dinner

heart ached a little. With her terminal illness, she had less than half a year left. Stella nodded

I prepared for my granddaughter-in-law," Old

small, square box. Inside, nestled on a velvet cushion, was a stunning