The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 2007

Joshua picked up a brightly colored toddler toy from the shelf, examining it closely. "It's fine. We can always come back and buy more later."

Because they didn't know the gender yet, Joshua had simply grabbed one of everything—boy stuff, girl stuff, he didn't care.

Realizing it was useless to argue, Stella let him do his thing.

She turned around and started picking out practical items the baby would actually need.

But before she knew it, she was caught up in the momentum too. By the time she stopped, she had filled three carts of her own.

Giving in to the retail therapy, Stella went all out.

With so much stuff, there was no way they could fit it in the car. They left their address with the cashier for home delivery.

Stella's health wasn't at 100 percent yet, so the moment she got home, she crashed and fell fast asleep.

When she woke up, Joshua was sitting in a chair by the window, sketching something on a notepad.

The setting sun bathed the sky in crimson, casting a warm, golden glow into the room.

Bathed in the twilight, Joshua's sharp, handsome features looked softer than usual.

He was so focused he didn't even notice she was awake.

Staring at his silhouette, a strange, fleeting thought crossed Stella's mind.

If they actually had a future together, Joshua would be an incredible husband and father.

Perhaps her gaze was too intense, because Joshua finally looked up.

Seeing her awake, he set his pen down.

"You're up, Star." He walked over to the bed. "What do you want to eat? I'll cook."

Stella looked at the notebook he had left on the table. "What were you drawing?"

Seeing her curiosity, Joshua grabbed the notebook and handed it to her.

"I'm drafting the nursery. It's just a rough concept right now. Tell me if you have any notes."

Stella's tense shoulders relaxed.

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