The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1574

Abby dragged Stella out for two days of shopping, but her spirits remained low. Abby tried everything to cheer her up, and while Stella smiled cooperatively, Abby knew it was forced. She wasn't happy; she was just trying not to disappoint her friend.

Whether she caught a chill somewhere or her body was finally succumbing to the recent stress, Stella fell ill. She burned with a fever all night, and it wasn't until the next day when Abby didn't see her that she realized something was wrong.

Abby rushed her to the hospital.

Coincidentally, Neville, who had just finished dealing with Grandma Connolly's affairs, had returned to Solmaris with Marvin. As soon as he heard the news, he rushed straight to the hospital.

Seeing Neville, Abby's panic finally began to subside. She had been on the verge of calling Joshua. But she knew this wasn't the right time for them to see each other. Besides, since Joshua had chosen to return to Aetheria, he likely wouldn't be back anytime soon. As the head of the Gardner family, he must have a mountain of responsibilities—corporate work, family affairs…

Abby really didn't want to run to Joshua for every little thing. It felt too much like Rachel calling Haynes at the slightest sign of trouble. Moreover, she knew Stella wouldn't want her to bother him unnecessarily.

Neville arrived at the hospital, his expression grave. "What happened? Why would Star suddenly have such a high fever? I thought she was always in good health." Then, as if remembering something, he glanced around. "Where's Joshua? I haven't seen him today."

It was a fair question. Normally, Joshua was always with Stella. Even when she met up with Neville for dinner, Joshua would tag along unless there was a specific reason not to. For him to be absent when Stella was so sick was indeed surprising.

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