The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Haynes had always thought Stella was threatening him with the divorce, and deep down, it left a bitter taste in his mouth. When hearing Rachel's words, his

expression turned even colder.

"No need," he said, his voice crisp and clear. "Once I give you something, it's always yours."

"But..." Rachel started to protest, only to be cut off by Haynes.

"If it's a gift, there's no sense in taking it back," he added with a distant look in his eyes.

Rachel couldn't hide the gratitude that washed over her.

Stella instinctively clenched her fists. Then, a faint smile played on her lips. "Ms. Pearce, didn't you want me to lend you the violin? That's fine. As long as Mr. O'Brien is willing to ask me for it, I might consider."

Rachel's eyes widened in disbelief. Haynes' face turned a shade darker, his temper barely in check.

he

thought Mr. O'Brien would do anything for Ms. Pearce.

anything for Rachel. At that moment, she realized the things he was willing to sacrifice were

her. She turned to the store manager, standing awkwardly nearby. "If I'm not mistaken, the lease on this violin ends today. Please arrange

glanced nervously at Haynes'

eyebrows and asked coldly, "What? Do I not have the

the manager laughed nervously. "I'll arrange the

violin and

and

slightly, a guilty look on

it must be because you forgot about Ms. Cameron's birthday yesterday. It's my fault for being such a

"Go ahead and prepare for the concert. I'll have

face lit up with joy.

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