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.

with a plea. "Ms. Cameron, is this 'Nocturne Stella' your friend's violin? Could you ask your friend to lend it to me

with Haynie through the violin," she explained sincerely. "I would practice in the garden, 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

neck. The overhead lights caught on the necklace, sending a flash of brilliance into

responded, "The world is filled with people facing their ends every day. Am I supposed to cater to each

harsh words, Rachel had tears welling in her

no need to be so harsh. If

with steely resolve. "Yeah, it's just a violin. If

for you to lend me the

talked like Haynes wouldn't ultimately pay any condition

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