The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 5

Upon seeing Haynes and Rachel, Abby couldn't help but furrow her brows, her eyes brimming with a profound distaste.

With a voice as cold as a winter morning, she declared, "The violin is not for sale."

Rachel's eyebrows twitched as her gaze swiftly shifted toward Stella, who stood beside Abby.

Unlike Rachel's delicate charm, embodying an innocent young girl's allure, Stella had a more poised and sophisticated aura. With a classic oval face and eyes that seemed to shimmer with life, she could have stepped right out of a portrait.

When Rachel laid eyes on Stella, a flicker of intrigue flashed over.

Stella, her face tinged with a plea. "Ms. Cameron, is this 'Nocturne Stella' your friend's violin? Could you ask your friend

and he was attracted to the music. That's how we bonded. He always enjoyed listening to me play. Ms. Cameron, I'm not sure how much time I have left or if I'll ever get

revealing a familiar necklace around her neck. The overhead lights

facing their ends every

struck by the harsh words, Rachel had tears welling in her eyes, ready to spill

"Stella, it's just a violin. There's no need to be so harsh. If you want, I'll

it's just a violin. If

Cameron, what will it take for you to lend me the violin? If there's

like Haynes wouldn't ultimately pay any

into a silent, knowing smile. "Ms. Pearce, you seem fond of my mother's possessions. First, it was my mother's necklace. And now, it's her violin." Rachel looked genuinely puzzled, "I'm not sure what you mean, Ms. Cameron." Seeing Rachel's feigned ignorance, Stella's mind