The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Simone felt her heart sink.

At this point, she was certain: the person Joshua was searching for could only be Stella.

Joshua continued, “Back then, I was suffering from depression. Nothing brought me joy, and life itself felt pointless."

He paused, his gaze distant. "But her music... it was like a lifeline. It gave me hope again."

"In my heart, she's nothing short of a savior."

Simone's expression shifted with realization, but she didn't rush to claim the credit. Instead, she smiled and asked, "Did you ever meet this person? Reveal yourself to her?"

Joshua shook his head. "No. I was in a bad state and didn't approach her. When she left, I found an earring on the bench where she'd been sitting."

He looked at Simone pointedly. "Miss Lerman, do you play the violin?"

"A little," Simone replied, keeping her tone casual. “But I'm far from an expert."

Joshua pressed on. "Do you know 'Moonlight'?"

are you suggesting that I'm the

earring before, but I can't even remember

violin piece 'Moonlight'... it was incredibly popular during that time. Aurora practiced it

learn 'Moonlight' for a while. But it's just a hobby-something I put aside

"Come to think of it, it's been ages

fact, she and Aurora had met and become close friends precisely because they

was expected to master all

Playing multiple

play both the violin and

lowered his gaze to the earring in his

earring

the one I found."

a popular

was the person he'd been searching for would be far too deliberate, too

claims the role for herself; she lets the other

Simone noticed Joshua's silence

ve

you lost your memory in the accident, Joshua. How do you remember