The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Aurora could hardly believe her eyes the next time she saw Simone.

"Simone, you... What happened to you?"

Standing before her was a woman dressed in an elegant, feminine dress, her long hair cascading over her shoulders-a world apart from her usual style.

Simone absently smoothed a strand of hair. "Joshua said the way I looked from behind wasn't quite how he remembered."

"In his memory, she was more refined-more ladylike."

She paused, her gaze distant for a moment.

"I did some digging. Turns out, Rachel really is that type. No wonder Joshua mistook me for her."

"And then there's Stella..."

As she uttered Stella's name, a chill flickered in Simone's eyes.

"She's pulled off that look too."

Something about all this felt off to Aurora. "So, does Joshua really believe it's you now?"

Simone nodded. "He does. But I want to make absolutely sure."

Aurora studied her up and down. "But Simone, is it really worth it—to change yourself for him?"

Simone laughed. "You think I'd become someone else just for a man?”

knowingly. "This is just a strategy to win him over. Make

to Simone's hands, and

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violin in years. 'Moonlight' is a tough piece; it's easy to get caught up in technique and lose the feeling... So I just

wanted to

the hesitation. "Come on, Aurora. We're best friends. If there's something on your mind, just say

"I've just never seen you put this much effort in for

curled in a faint,

men simply aren't worth it. Mediocre people don't deserve my

She paused. "But Joshua..."

no dreamy look in her eyes; she was

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able to let go when the time

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her mouth, but before she could

glanced at the screen, and a satisfied smile

"It's Joshua."

She answered quickly.

conversation was brief. "Alright See you

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