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.

enough," he

do

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

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

manager glanced nervously at Haynes'

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

manager laughed nervously. "I'll arrange the

finishing the paperwork, Stella took the violin and left without glancing at Haynes

and his brows

her head slightly, a guilty look on

about Ms. Cameron's birthday yesterday. It's my fault for being such

fault," Haynes replied calmly. "Go ahead and prepare for the concert. I'll have someone send you that violin,

lit up with joy.

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