The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1242

Old Mrs. Connolly had given Stella a family heirloom worth a fortune, just like that.

A complex feeling washed over Stella. "I can't accept this," she said, trying to refuse. "It's far too valuable."

"I heard from Marvin that you took care of him when you were in Novaris, and he adores you," Old Mrs. Connolly said warmly. "Star, don't feel any pressure. Whether you marry into our family or not, I want you to have this as a token of my gratitude."

Hearing this, Stella felt a pang of guilt. The Connollys were such good people; she felt terrible deceiving a woman so close to the end of her life.

Just then, Neville spoke up. "Star, you should accept it for now."

Since Neville had said so, Stella felt she couldn't refuse any longer. "Thank you, Grandma."

Old Mrs. Connolly fastened the bracelet onto her wrist. "From now on, if anyone dares to bully you, you come straight to Grandma, and I'll make things right."

Stella smiled and agreed.

the bracelet from her wrist and handed it back to

You should keep it on for now. If she sees you without

considered this and nodded gently. "Alright. I'll return it to

insist. "I'll take you

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hospital room, Stella saw Joshua leaning against the headboard, reading

streamed through the large, clean window, casting a warm glow on his sharp handsome features. It was like

an art student who had minored in painting, Stella felt a sudden urge to

didn't look up. When he heard neither footsteps nor a voice after a long moment, he finally lifted his gaze and met her slightly dazed

emotion crossed his face. "Why are you back so

She quickly looked away. "I brought you dinner... By the way, did Harold not

too noisy," Joshua said, his tone flat. "He was disturbing my rest, so I sent him

eyes scanned the room and landed on an unopened container of food on the