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.

plea. "Ms. Cameron, is this 'Nocturne Stella' your

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 left or if I'll

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

facing their ends every day. Am I supposed to cater to each and every one

the harsh words, Rachel had tears

a violin. There's no need to be so harsh. If you want, I'll get you

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

softly, "Ms. Cameron, what will it take for you to lend

ultimately

genuinely puzzled, "I'm not sure what you mean, Ms. Cameron." Seeing Rachel's feigned ignorance, Stella's mind filled with a cold amusement. "This Nocturne Stella was my mother's violin. And that necklace around your neck?