The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1368

Joshua wanted to see what game Leonard was playing, so he didn't refuse the invitation.

Since Leonard's car was wrecked, he and Aurora rode with Joshua and Stella to the restaurant. Stella sat in the passenger seat, occasionally glancing at the two in the rearview mirror. The absurdity of sharing a car with her sworn enemies on the way to lunch was not lost on her.

Neither Leonard nor Aurora were talkative, and the ride was mostly silent, broken only by a few brief exchanges. The presence of the other two made Stella uncomfortable, so she didn't speak either.

The restaurant, a suggestion from Aurora, was perched on a cliffside, offering an elegant atmosphere and a panoramic view of the city. Given the company, the quality of the food was hardly a priority. No one objected, so they began the drive up the mountain.

Halfway there, the sky opened up and a heavy rain began to fall. The road to the cliffside restaurant was poorly maintained and the ride became increasingly bumpy. After a while, the car came to a sudden, lurching stop.

"What's wrong?" Stella asked Joshua.

"I think we have a flat tire," he said.

The rain was pouring down now, and a chill had crept into the air from the surrounding forest. Joshua took off his jacket and draped it over Stella's shoulders. "Wait here. I'll go check."

"The rain is too heavy," Stella said. "We should just call for someone to come get us."

"We're in a remote area, and with this storm, it could take hours for anyone to arrive," Joshua replied. "If it's just a flat, I can change it in ten minutes." He glanced at her thin clothes. "Stay in the car. I don't want you catching a cold."

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