The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 2015

Every time she had pushed him away, she had been ripping her own heart out.

She had forced herself to act ruthless, to pretend she felt nothing.

She had just lost her child, her body and soul were shattered, and this was the exact moment she desperately needed the man she loved by her side.

Yet, she had swallowed her agony and shoved him away with her own two hands.

Stella shook her head slowly. "Thank you for all your help, Ms. Quinn. I assume this is goodbye."

Laurel replied softly, "Beckett and I have our operations based in Solmaris, and that won't change.

If you ever need anything, Ms. Cameron, just say the word. We'd drop everything to help you."

Stella didn't have the energy for pleasantries. "You should go to him. He just lost over two years of his life; he's probably confused right now.

You two used to work closely together, so you'll know exactly how to spin the story.

I have Dr. Hunt here. You don't need to worry about me."

Laurel hesitated, but her concern for Joshua ultimately won out.

"I'll take my leave then."

She turned to the doctor.

"Dr. Hunt, please take good care of her."

Colby felt an overwhelming surge of guilt.

After Stella had been rushed to emergency surgery, Leonard had immediately investigated the incident and discovered that Dr. Winter was the culprit.

Colby had actually harbored a bit of a crush on Winter. He had planned to use their medical consultations as an excuse to flirt with her.

He never imagined he was inviting a monster right to their doorstep.

The moment Colby had turned his back, Winter had struck.

When Leonard found out Colby had left Stella alone, he had nearly strangled the doctor to death.

Colby cleared his throat, trying to offer some solace.

"Stella, please don't blame yourself, and try not to grieve too hard. Just think of it like... the baby came here on a temporary mission to save its father.

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