The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1722

Joshua's eyes narrowed slightly. "Not planning on getting married again... What does that mean?"

Stella instinctively avoided his gaze.

Her heart was a mess of conflict and struggle.

Seeing how much thought Joshua had put into all this, Stella was genuinely moved.

All along the way, she had been debating whether she should say anything.

She didn't want to pour cold water on his enthusiasm.

But she knew it was better to be clear about certain things sooner rather than later.

Stella said softly, "Joshua, you know my situation. For me, now is not a good time to get married."

"What if the whole business with the Williams family is over?" he asked.

Stella's gaze wavered. "Joshua, marriage is no small thing. There are so many things to consider.

You can be in a relationship just because you like each other, but marriage is different."

Her last failed marriage was a result of her recklessness.

She and Haynes O'Brien had barely known each other.

And while she and Joshua knew each other well, there was a fundamental difference between being friends and being lovers.

They might be great friends, but whether they were suited to be a couple, let alone husband and wife, was still an unknown.

The temperature in the room seemed to drop. Joshua's smile took on a dangerous edge.

"So, you're just playing games with me?"

Stella lowered her eyes. "No, I'm just not ready to think about marriage right now.

As for the future... I'm sorry, Joshua, I can't guarantee my feelings will change.

Maybe they will, maybe they won't.

I don't want to make a promise I might not be able to keep, like last year when I promised to spend your birthday with you but didn't."

The room fell quiet.

Only the sound of the curtains rustling in the wind could be heard.

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