The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 166

But she could clearly sense Haynes pulling away from her.

Upon hearing this, Jasper was the first to protest.

"That violin, Nocturne Stella, is completely wasted in Stella's hands. Haynie, you should just give it to Rachel. Why overthink it? You and Stella are married; what's hers is yours. Besides, Rachel doesn't have much time left. You know how she worships Nora. Playing one concert with that violin is her literal dream-we're just borrowing it. It's not like we're stealing the damn thing." A scoff. "Hell, if it's about cash, we'll pay. A million upfront and she'd probably throw the violin at us. That's all she really cares about anyway."

Haynes's eyes flickered, remembering how often Stella had brought up money.

Maybe Jasper was right; she hadn't agreed because the price wasn't high enough.

...

In the backstage lounge, Abby looked around, unable to hide her awe.

"No wonder they call it a private school for the elite. This place is as big as a college campus. The surroundings are better than our neighborhood, and even the auditorium looks like it's ready for a professional show."

rooms... even

glanced at Marvin, saying, "Don't laugh

when I grow up, I'll

my, you're such a sweet talker.

turned to

child to be so well-mannered? I need to

to know how Neville had managed

had poured so much effort into Keen, and yet Keen was distant from

sometimes lay awake at night, questioning every decision she'd made as a mother. Had she been too

just in his genes. I'm usually too

have Stella's eyes, but he'd inherited Haynes' spectacular talent for picking the

women.

long, there was a knock on the

to start. Could Marvin's guardians

telling Marvin and the others, "I'll