The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 229

Mr. Burton raised an eyebrow, a hint of mischief in his voice. "You didn't pick up the phone. How do you know they didn't have something important to say?"

Jasper frowned, clearly irritated. "Old man, we're here for your medical opinion, not for a chit-chat."

Mr. Burton raised an eyebrow. "Help with what? Foolishness, stupidity, or are you just imagining problems?"

Rachel's eyelashes fluttered, and she took a sharp breath, visibly flustered.

Mr. Burton seemed to take note, his gaze settling on her. "Young lady, your breathing is a bit rapid, heart rate's up... Feeling a tad nervous, are we?"

Rachel forced a smile, her voice a little shaky. "I just... feel a bit stuffy, not quite myself."

Mr. Burton adjusted his reading glasses, scrutinizing her with an amused air. "Not quite yourself? Well, you look perfectly healthy to me. Glowing, even."

He surveyed the three of them, suspicion etched on his face. "So, which one of you is here for a diagnosis?"

"You can't even tell who's got a serious condition? You might just be

Bad breath, constipation, irregular bowel movements. Smoking, drinking, late nights with no restraint-your kidneys

words sink in, then added in a leisurely tone, "Currently, you have mild dysfunction. If untreated, it might... affect your

it soon, or else your future wife might find herself...

not as classically handsome as Haynes, his

his life, Jasper switched girlfriends faster than he changed his designer suits. But

countless beauties throwing themselves at him, his

reciprocated his feelings, Jasper always had her back, ready to stand

a devoted knight in shining armor, and

plan if things didn't pan out with Haynes. Unlike Haynes, Jasper

easier to

Her instinctive step back spoke

the other