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?”

just a strategy to win him over. Make

gaze dropped to Simone's hands,

still

on Simone's hands hadn't faded. There were faint calluses too-the unmistakable signs of

looking a

is a tough piece; it's easy to get caught up in technique and

she wanted to say more,

best friends. If

hesitated, then spoke. "I've just never seen you

a faint, almost

it.

She paused. "But Joshua..."

dreamy look in her eyes; she was

I like

greater the challenge,

you have

is to walk

let go

to

mouth, but before she could speak, Simone's

screen, and a satisfied smile touched

"It's Joshua."

She answered quickly.

was brief. "Alright See you soon,"

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