Chapter 97

Stella felt a renewed sense of determination. As long as Mr. Burton was willing to speak, everything was negotiable. Mr. Burton might have had a sharp tongue, but he was genuinely kind-hearted. Back when he learned that Keen had been born prematurely and was in poor health, he'd shared plenty of advice on how to nurture him back to strength.

"Mr. Burton, please go ahead," Stella said, ready for anything.

Mr. Burton glanced at her, his expression as inscrutable as ever. "You mentioned you play the violin, right? I have a number of elderly patients who are quite lonely. So, I'm thinking of organizing a little event for them. If you perform a concert for these seniors, I'll provide you with the medicine you need. How does that sound?"

Stella agreed without hesitation. "Of course, no problem at all." She added, "Would it be alright if I invited my friend to join me for the performance?"

Mr. Burton squinted slightly, as if weighing the sincerity of her words. "You're really willing to perform for us old folks?"

Stella chuckled. "Before my mother passed, my friend and I often did volunteer performances at orphanages and retirement homes. We're no strangers to this kind of thing."

Mr. Burton gave a thoughtful nod. "Alright, settled. Just don't chicken out when things get rough."

Burton. I keep my promises." Stella inquired, "When and

moment. "Let's set it for the end of the month. As for the location... I haven't decided yet, but I'll let you

picky about the venue, so

medicine, Mr. Burton reiterated, "Once you take this, there's no backing out. Even if it rains

Burton, you have

that, Mr. Burton waved her off. "Alright, if there's nothing else, off you go. Don't interfere with my

bade him

down the street, Mr. Burton picked up his phone and made a call. "I've decided

pulled up outside his clinic. A group of middle-aged men and a few elegantly

Dad, you're finally coming home!" one of them

you thinking, showing up like this? Get those

vehicles, while another approached

a withering glare. "Did I say I was

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