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.

hang up, he remembered Stella on the

busy right now.

Haynes turned to

is Rachel holding

glanced at the phone in Haynes' hand, a barely-there smirk flitting across

her condition, it's unlikely she'll

brow furrowed slightly. "That specialist you mentioned, have you

"Yes, I have."

you brought

to come! No matter what terms I offer or how much I offer to pay, he won't budge! It's

for anything in return?" Haynes

think he retired, but he still runs a shabby little clinic. You can see

how much I plead, even visiting him repeatedly didn't

Jasper's expression turned steely.

go again tomorrow. If he keeps playing hard

tried bringing Rachel to

then admitted,

you couldn't

"Well... no, not really."

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