The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1662

The assistant was speechless.

Why was it always about Stella? She haunted his thoughts every moment of the day. What was so special about her?

Despite his thoughts, the assistant found a wheelchair and pushed Leonard to the door of Joshua's hospital room.

Through the window, Leonard saw Stella feeding Joshua. The look in her eyes was filled with unmistakable tenderness. A faint smile played on Joshua's lips, and he seemed utterly content.

After Joshua finished eating, Stella took a napkin and gently wiped his mouth.

While their actions weren't overtly romantic, anyone could see that the bond between them had grown much stronger. They were even closer than the last time Joshua had been hospitalized.

Leonard's right hand clenched, and a dull ache spread through his chest. He watched, transfixed, a strange longing rising within him.

He gripped the arms of his wheelchair with all his might, using every ounce of his strength to keep from storming into the room, throwing Joshua out, and taking his place.

The assistant saw the look in Leonard's eyes grow more and more unsettling and couldn't help but swallow nervously.

He whispered, "Mr. Lerman, we should go. If we stay any longer, Joshua will spot us."

Even though Joshua was injured, the man's skills were terrifying. Leonard was no match for him. And now, with Leonard's injured leg, Joshua could kill him effortlessly.

Leonard remained silent, as if he hadn't heard a word.

The assistant had a bad feeling that something would happen if they stayed. Without waiting for a response, he started pushing the wheelchair away.

Leonard didn't stop him.

However, he was unnervingly quiet the entire way back. His eyes were downcast, hiding his expression.

Not long after they returned to his room, Aurora arrived. This time, she was carrying a meal she had made herself.

"Is there anything else, Ms. Williams? If not, please leave. I need to rest."

Aurora froze.

Ms. Williams? He was calling her Ms. Williams?

How could the man who had just risked his life to protect her, who had told her to run first, suddenly be a completely different person?

Aurora began to regret abandoning Leonard so easily, giving Joshua an opening. The thought of Joshua made her want to eliminate him for good. He had ruined her plans several times, and this time he'd gone and killed Prince Wright, causing the Wright family to direct their hatred toward her.

Joshua had to be dealt with.

Unwilling to give up, Aurora refused to believe that Leonard could so easily fall for someone else after loving her for so many years.