The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 645

Stella's hand was still swollen, making violin practice impossible for now.

A few days away from her instrument wouldn't hurt. In fact, it gave her a chance to sit down with Abby and discuss the details of their upcoming concert.

Joshua, however, seemed genuinely crestfallen when he realized Stella wouldn't be playing for the next couple of days.

Abby noticed and grinned. "Is Star's violin really that hypnotic? Can't fall asleep at night without your daily fix?"

She was only teasing, but Joshua nodded with complete seriousness.

"Ms. Cameron's playing has a magic to it—something that soothes the soul. If I go

a day without hearing her play, I simply can't sleep."

Abby blinked, then burst out, "Joshua, you really know how to flatter!"

She'd only meant it as a joke, but with Joshua's twist, it sounded like she'd compared Stella's music to an unforgettable melody that lingered in the mind for days.

Joshua always had a knack for saying the right thing at the right time. Abby found herself liking him more and more-though, of course, not that way.

She said, "I actually have a bunch of Star's recordings. Want them? Listening to those should help you sleep, right?"

Joshua's eyes lit up. "Abby, you're a lifesaver!"

our own. Joshua, you'd better take good care of

Joshua nodded earnestly.

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