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' your friend's violin? Could you ask your friend

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 left or if I'll ever get to perform again. But I want to give it

The overhead lights caught on the necklace, sending a

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

struck by the harsh words, Rachel had tears welling in

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

resolve. "Yeah, it's just a violin. If she wants one, get

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

talked like Haynes wouldn't ultimately pay any condition she

puzzled, "I'm not sure what you mean, Ms. Cameron." Seeing Rachel's feigned ignorance, Stella's mind filled with a