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

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

Rachel. At that moment, she realized

indifference settle over her. She turned to the store manager, standing awkwardly nearby.

glanced nervously

Do I not have the

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

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

watched her departure, and

slightly, a

because you forgot about Ms. Cameron's birthday yesterday. It's my fault for

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

lit up with joy.

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