The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 594

“In a few years, after the world’s taught you a lesson or two, you won’t be so naïve anymore.”

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The elevator doors slid open. Stella was about to step inside when someone came barreling out, nearly colliding with her.

“Abby?” Stella blinked in surprise. “Where are you rushing off to?”

A moment later, a tall, slender figure emerged from the elevator as well—Joshua.

“Abby tried calling you,” Joshua explained. “She couldn’t get through, so she tracked your car and saw it hadn’t moved. She was worried something happened and was just about to go look for you.”

Relief washed over Abby as she saw Stella standing there, safe and sound.

“I got word about your painting,” Abby said, still catching her breath. “I tried calling you, but your phone just wouldn’t connect. With this storm outside, I was scared something might’ve happened to you!”

Stella pulled out her phone, only to realize it had died without her noticing. With everything going on lately, she’d forgotten to charge it the night before.

“I’m fine,” Stella reassured them. “My car just broke down on the way here.”

Joshua’s eyes fell on the jacket draped over her shoulders. “How’d you get back?”

Stella didn’t try to hide anything. “I ran into Haynes and Rachel on the road. They gave me a ride.” She gave a quick rundown of what had happened.

Abby muttered under her breath, “What a day.”

Then she quickly turned to Stella. “Star, go upstairs and take a hot shower. You don’t want to catch a cold.”

“Okay.”

Once inside the studio, Stella slipped into her private break room, grabbed some clean clothes, and headed for the shower.

When she emerged, a steaming bowl of ginger tea was waiting on the table. The sight of it warmed her heart.