The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1517

Because of Foreman, Joshua had nearly died.

Neville had also been caught in the crossfire, a victim of a malicious plot.

If it hadn't been for her, neither of them would have had any dealings with Foreman at all.

"Star, it has nothing to do with you," Neville said. "A man with a dark heart like Foreman would have targeted me eventually, even without you, if he saw me as an obstacle."

Neville led Stella and Joshua into the Connolly residence.

Marvin was already waiting in the living room.

Upon seeing Stella and Joshua, he quickly stood up and ran over to greet them.

After a few pleasantries, Neville said, "Marvin, you and Joshua can stay downstairs for a bit. I'm taking Stella to see your great-grandmother."

Marvin nodded obediently. "Okay."

Stella also turned to Joshua. "Joshua, wait for me here."

Joshua agreed.

Neville led Stella upstairs.

They stopped in front of a particular room.

Neville knocked gently on the door. "Grandma, Star is here to see you."

A weak, elderly voice came from inside.

"Let Star come in. You can go wait downstairs."

Neville paused for a second. "Alright."

He turned to Stella. "Star, I'll leave Grandma in your care for a moment."

Stella nodded lightly and pushed the door open to enter the room.

On the bed, a gaunt, withered old woman was looking at her with a kind expression.

When she saw Stella enter, a gratified smile appeared on her aged face.

"Star, thank you for taking the trouble to come all this way to see a wretched old woman like me."

Now that Neville has someone he truly likes, I won't arrange any more blind dates for him."

At this, Grandma Connolly let out a long sigh.

"I'm just worried that after I'm gone, that boy Marvin… will have no one to look after him."

"Don't worry, Grandma," Stella assured her. "I will take good care of Marvin."

"I know you have, dear. You've looked after him for a long time," Grandma Connolly said. "Marvin is very fond of you. I've never seen him take to anyone like that.

And though both Neville and Marvin adore you, I can see that you… don't have romantic feelings for Neville at the moment.

So, whether you choose Neville or not, I hope you find your own happiness.

I wanted to see you this time because there is something I need to tell you before I go."

Stella looked at Grandma Connolly. "Grandma, please tell me."

"The truth is," Grandma Connolly said, "Marvin is not Neville's biological son.

He is the son of Neville's sister. Neville is actually… Marvin's uncle."