The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

A moment later, he opened his eyes again.

"Woof! Woof woof!"

The whole auditorium erupted with laughter.

"Hahaha!"

Even those who had tried to stay neutral-some of whom had felt Stella had gone too far-couldn't hold back anymore after witnessing this scene.

It was simply too funny to resist.

The entire hall buzzed with laughter, as if they were watching a comedy show rather than a violin recital.

The audience was thoroughly entertained.

Well, everyone except Mr. Walden and his group.

Their expressions were downright miserable, as if wishing they could disappear

into the floorboards. If slipping out unnoticed had been an option, they wouldn't have lasted another minute in that room.

Every sideways glance thrown at Mr. Walden felt like a needle pricking the skin, making it impossible to sit still.

The looks-half pity, half ridicule were like invisible slaps landing squarely on his face.

Was it anger, or regret? Even he couldn't tell anymore.

Harry had lost

drifted out of the hall, still buzzing with excitement as they chatted

drama-those were

had the story exploded

a

being humiliated by Harry found themselves delighting in

videos of Harry were everywhere, remixed and lampooned across

absurdly catchy music that had people doubled over

those memes became must-have reaction

course, is

...

competition, Stella slung her violin case over her shoulder and headed off to find Abby

the door, a tall, striking figure appeared

The man's handsome features

softer than

as he held out a single red rose to

was a

the flower but didn't accept it, her tone cool. "Did

by her indifference. "Keen heard you were performing

see you. He's

for you now."

had watched Stella's entire performance from start to

with work, had arrived late and only caught the end. But even that brief glimpse had left him

it was as if someone had

even Rachel had ever made him feel