The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 568

Candida stood up. "They're upstairs. Let me take you to them."

"Thank you. I appreciate it."

She led Joshua up the staircase in search of Stella and Abby. On the way, Candida found herself sneaking glances at the man by her side. His looks, even by celebrity standards, were striking-almost unfairly so. But...

He didn't seem like the type who studied music. People in their field always carried a certain artistic presence, a subtle aura that set them apart from everyone else. Joshua, though, didn't have that. Not at all.

As they reached Stella's practice room, the sound of a violin drifted through the door-a gentle, evocative melody. It was another one of Stella's original pieces, Starlit Night, a song they'd chosen as the highlight for their next concert. Stella had been practicing it a lot lately.

Candida raised her hand to knock, but Joshua stopped her. "Let her finish. I'm in no rush."

She glanced at him, then quietly nodded.

was usually indifferent to most pieces, but this one surprised him. He found himself actually drawn in, listening closely. Stella's talent was undeniable-miles above Rachel's, honestly. No wonder Rachel's jealousy bordered on obsession; she simply couldn't stand being

even better than some of the professional violinists Joshua had invited to perform before. Rachel's accusations that Stella was just a beginner, copying others, were laughable. Even Joshua, who'd never studied music, could tell how skilled she was. Listening

realized he wanted more. It was

note died away, then knocked

there's a gentleman here about the

Abby both looked up—Joshua had

you play

his head. "I'm not sure.

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not try them out one by e. one?" Abby suggested. "Maybe you'll find something you're good at. We could really use another musician

around the room, finally

is beautiful.

in, protective. "I'm afraid that's not possible. That