The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 221

Chapter 222

"I've got something on today, I'm afraid I can't make it..."

Before Stella could finish her sentence, Jasper's voice buzzed through the phone.

"Haynie, Rachel's out of surgery. You should come over and check on her..."

Rachel?

Of course, how could she forget? Every time Haynes bailed, it was always for Rachel.

Stella's heart had long since grown accustomed to this. Her voice was cool and detached.

"She's out of surgery now. If you've got time this afternoon, you should stop by. Don't worry, it won't take long..."

But once again, Jasper cut her off.

"Haynie, why are you still on the phone? Rachel's been asking for you this whole time! You need to be with her right now!

The doctor says things aren't looking good. If heaven forbid something happens, this might be your last chance to see her!"

"Alright, I'll be there soon." Haynes' voice turned sharp.

he was about to hang up, he remembered Stella on the other

now. I'll call you back

up, Haynes turned to

is Rachel holding

phone in Haynes' hand, a barely-there smirk flitting across his lips,

doctor said... with her condition, it's unlikely she'll make it

"That specialist you mentioned, have you found him

"Yes, I have."

haven't you brought him in to treat

terms I offer or how much I offer

anything in

anyone so peculiar. You'd think he retired, but he still runs a shabby little clinic. You can see people going there for prescriptions every

think he'd treat people, but no matter how much I plead,

Jasper's expression turned steely.

playing hard to get, I'll

"Have you tried

paused, then admitted,

ever say you couldn't bring

"Well... no, not really."

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