The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 2161

"Aurora has zero chance of a comeback now," he remarked to Stella.

As the matriarch of the Chapman family, her chances had been slim, but not entirely impossible, considering she had a child.

But once the test proved Shay wasn't a Chapman, combined with the undeniable proof of her betrayal, divorce was the only option.

And she would absolutely never marry into high society again.

This scandal was exponentially worse than her last one.

Watching the frantic crowd, a thought suddenly crossed Stella's mind.

"Leonard, if it were you, would you have forgiven Aurora?"

From an objective standpoint, McCoy had treated Aurora exceptionally well.

His devotion almost rivaled everything Leonard had done for her back in the day.

The difference was that McCoy was a gentle, refined man whose love felt normal and grounded.

Plus, since they were married, he naturally supported her career even more.

"If it were you, I would. Since it's her, I wouldn't," Leonard replied.

Stella frowned slightly. Why did he have to drag her into this?

Ignoring his comment about her, she asked, "Even back when you were madly in love with her?"

Leonard didn't hesitate for a second.

"No. The way she treated me in return wouldn't have been enough to make me forgive a betrayal that massive."

Pausing, Leonard turned his dark, intense gaze toward Stella.

"If it were you, out of my guilt for hurting you in the past, and because of how I feel about you now, I would forgive you."

Stella fell silent.

For years, Leonard had seemed like a relatively normal guy, but looking at him now, he really hadn't changed all that much.

"Nothing," Joshua replied casually. "I just think that when a man is confessing his feelings, he shouldn't step on his ex or even bring her up.

No matter what happened, she represents your past.

Even if Ms. Williams is at rock bottom now, you loved her for years.

Back in the gallery, people were just talking about how you used to throw millions at her art auctions just to artificially inflate her status.

To make sure she didn't suffer the slightest grievance, you destroyed anyone who stood in her way.

You didn't care if your hands were covered in blood or if your reputation was ruined in the process.

Your unconditional devotion to her practically moved heaven and earth.

Plenty of people called you a monster, but just as many praised your loyalty and deep affection.

I'm just curious—after all those years of loving someone so intensely, how exactly do you just shut it off?"