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

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

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

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 for me to

nervously at Haynes'

her eyebrows and asked coldly, "What? Do I

nervously. "I'll arrange the

paperwork, Stella took the violin and left without glancing

and his brows

lowered her head slightly, a

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

ahead and prepare for the concert. I'll have someone send you

face lit up

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