The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1908

He never ruined a moment, never threw cold water on her efforts, and always met her expectations with the exact appreciation she needed.

Stella had always felt that Joshua truly understood her.

They held each other in comfortable silence for a while before Stella finally broke the peace.

"Joshua, how is your illness... how is your recovery going?"

There was no readable emotion in Joshua's voice.

"It's fine."

Stella looked up, meeting his incredibly handsome, sculpted gaze, and said earnestly, "Joshua, tell me the truth. Is your condition getting worse?

Those daily logs you've been keeping in the study... are they about your illness?"

Joshua's eyes darkened slightly, but he didn't look away. He stared down at her, a faint smile coloring his voice, even as a fleeting, icy gleam flashed deep in his eyes.

"Star, what makes you think that? Has someone been whispering strange things in your ear?"

Stella's heart skipped a beat, startled by how dangerously sharp he was.

Even though he had seen right through her again, she was no longer the girl who wore her heart on her sleeve and let her emotions show so easily.

"Joshua, I'm not that oblivious," she said smoothly. "I can feel these things for myself."

She took his hand, her voice turning soft and tender.

"If Ms. Quinn's treatment plan isn't working, we can explore other options. We can find better, more renowned specialists.

Joshua, we're getting married. We're going to spend the rest of our lives together.

No matter what happens, I will stay by your side and help you get through this, okay?"

Joshua remained silent for a long time, his pitch-black eyes fixed intensely on her.

Stella didn't flinch, meeting his gaze with unwavering, gentle determination.

After what felt like an eternity, Joshua finally spoke.

His voice was as clear and cool as water. "Alright. Whatever Star says."

Stella's tense nerves immediately relaxed, and a relieved smile broke across her face.

"Then I'll start having people look into it?" she asked.

Joshua nodded. "Mm."

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