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.

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

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.

head slightly, revealing a familiar necklace around her neck. The overhead lights caught on the necklace, sending a

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

the harsh words, Rachel had tears welling in her eyes,

violin. There's no need to be so harsh. If you

gaze with steely resolve. "Yeah, it's just a violin. If she wants one, get her another.

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

like Haynes wouldn't ultimately

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 filled with a cold amusement. "This Nocturne Stella