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

Mr. O'Brien would do anything for Ms. Pearce. It seems like I've

moment, she realized the things

to the store manager, standing awkwardly nearby. "If I'm not mistaken, the lease

glanced nervously at

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

manager laughed nervously. "I'll arrange the paperwork for you,

paperwork, Stella took the violin

departure, and his brows furrowed

head slightly, a guilty look on her

birthday

and prepare for the concert. I'll have someone send you that violin, Nocturne

face lit up with

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