The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 1247

"Why didn't you tell Harold you were leaving?" Stella asked softly.

"I woke up from a nap and he was gone," Joshua replied. "I figured he had left."

"And why didn't you answer your phone?"

He pulled out his phone and glanced at it. "The battery's dead."

Stella was quiet for a few moments. "Joshua, the wind is strong tonight, and it's cold. You haven't fully recovered yet. You shouldn't be out here. Let's go back. If you want to see the ocean, I'll bring you back during the day when you're feeling better."

Just then, she sneezed. She had been dressed for the auction, and her clothes were thin. In her rush to find him, she hadn't had time to change. The biting sea wind was already making her shiver.

down from the rock and draped his jacket over her shoulders. "I'm sorry

had been cooped up in the hospital for so long; it was natural for him to

few days off,"

around alone," he replied. "Don't worry

watched from a distance as Stella and Joshua approached. He noted the man's jacket draped

and Joshua opened the back door. Stella got in first, followed by Joshua, who slid in beside her. On the way

Connolly," Joshua said once they were settled. "Thank

was nothing," Neville replied. "It's what I should

Connolly," Joshua continued. "I apologize for wasting so much of your time. It's Harold's fault, really. He overreacts to everything. I was just out

was really telling Neville how much Stella Cared, how she had dropped everything at the auction to rush to his side. In that moment, Neville certain: Joshua had done this on purpose.

turient, Neville wasi

tomorrow evening? My grandmother bought a new painting and would love for you to come