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 Connolly residence, Neville made the introductions. "Star, this is my

a kind smile and said respectfully, "It's

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

then ushered Stella to the dining table. The old woman was incredibly easygoing, and Stella

all.

that Stella

had a child,

no sion of judgme

In fact, upon discovering Stella was

that pretending to be Neville's fiancée would be awkward, but the afternoon passed quickly in pleasant conversation with Old Mrs. Connolly, Neville,

"Grandma, Marvin, Star and I have plans tonight, so

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

the kind old woman, Stella's heart ached a little. With her terminal illness, she had less than

the gift I prepared for my granddaughter-in-law," Old Mrs. Connolly said to the

returned with a small, square box. Inside, nestled on a velvet cushion, was a stunning bracelet set