The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 2146

Approaching Joshua's room, Stella was genuinely surprised to see Queenie Burton lingering outside the door.

Stella paused in her tracks.

Queenie spotted her, a gloating smirk spreading across her face.

"Well, if it isn't Stella. What, trying to play the part of Joshua's unforgettable first love again? I suggest you give it up. He is completely fixated on Aurora now, and she has the token to prove it. No matter what you say, he won't believe a word of it. Karma always catches up, and today's the day you finally choke on yours!"

Stella didn't have the energy to trade insults. She stepped forward to knock, but Queenie blocked her path.

"Aurora is in there with him. Use whatever brain cells you have left and don't interrupt them. You know exactly how dangerous he gets when he's crossed. He gave you everything you have, and he can strip it all away in a second. Stella, everything you stole is about to be taken back. Your retribution is right around the corner!"

...

Inside the hospital room, Aurora gazed at Joshua, her face a mask of profound guilt.

"Joshua, I'm so sorry. I really couldn't get away that day, which is why I missed the movie. It's my fault you got caught in the rain and caught a cold. I'm so sorry..."

Joshua was casually slaughtering opponents in a mobile game, not even bothering to look up.

"Oh."

Aurora sensed the chilling indifference in his voice and panicked.

"Joshua, I didn't mean to stand you up. I ran into a string of freak accidents on the way. I know it sounds completely unbelievable, but I swear it's the truth."

Joshua remained silent, intensely focused on his game.

When he didn't respond, Aurora gritted her teeth.

"Joshua, Stella has been harassing you constantly lately, trying to drive a wedge between us. I honestly suspect she orchestrated those accidents. With her resources, pulling something like that off would be incredibly easy."

Aurora hated gossiping behind people's backs—it felt cheap and beneath her station. But her missed appointment had clearly infuriated Joshua.

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