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?"

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

a fiery temper, prone to foul moods. Bad breath, constipation, irregular bowel movements. Smoking, drinking, late nights with no restraint-your kidneys are taking

tone, "Currently, you have mild dysfunction. If untreated, it might... affect your

it soon, or else your

not as classically handsome as Haynes, his rebellious allure made him

designer suits. But since meeting

countless beauties throwing themselves at him, his heart remained

never reciprocated his feelings, Jasper always had her back, ready

knight in shining armor, and Rachel herself had her ego thoroughly stroked by

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

far easier to

instinctive step back spoke volumes, and her eyes flickered with

other high society women aware of this,