The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 398

“I’m afraid I might not have that much time left.”

Jasper immediately cut in, “Rachel, don’t say things like that. Wasn’t that medicine from the old doctor helping you? Just hang in there, you’ll get better—I know it.”

Despite his reassurance, Jasper and Haynes were still quietly looking for renowned specialists for Rachel. They weren’t putting all their hopes on Stella; they were keeping their options open.

Rachel managed a faint, forced smile. “If this concert can’t happen the way it’s meant to—if it can’t be something truly special—I’d rather not hold it at all. I don’t want to cheat the audience with something rushed and half-hearted.”

Haynes suggested, “Why not rent a studio that’s already set up, just as a temporary fix? After the concert, you can move to a better place.”

For now, that seemed like the only practical solution. Rachel nodded gently.

Jasper scoffed, “Some people will stoop to anything just to steal the spotlight and get more attention. It’s unbelievable! Haynes, I heard Stella’s concert is also scheduled for three months from now. She’s obviously doing it to go head-to-head with Rachel!”

Haynes couldn’t be bothered with Jasper’s complaints. He turned to Rachel instead. “By the way, has anyone found Star?”