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?"

a skeptical look. "You can't even tell who's got a serious condition? You might

got a fiery temper, prone to foul moods. Bad breath, constipation,

a leisurely tone, "Currently, you have mild dysfunction. If

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

the dashing playboy, was known for his roguish charm. While not as classically handsome as Haynes, his

than he changed his designer suits. But since meeting her, he hadn't

at him, his

his feelings, Jasper always had her back, ready to stand up to anyone

for having such a devoted knight in shining armor, and Rachel herself had her ego thoroughly

was a solid backup plan if things didn't pan out with Haynes. Unlike Haynes, Jasper wasn't one to weigh

far easier

never suspected Jasper had a hidden flaw. Her instinctive step back spoke volumes, and her eyes

that his relentless pursuit was due to his condition? Were the other high society women aware of