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

"You've got a fiery temper, prone to foul moods. Bad breath, constipation, irregular bowel movements. Smoking, drinking, late nights with

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

else your future wife might find herself... rather

for his roguish charm. While not as classically handsome as Haynes, his rebellious allure made

designer suits. But since meeting her, he hadn't so much as glanced at

throwing themselves at him, his heart remained

Rachel had never reciprocated his feelings, Jasper always had her back, ready to stand up to anyone who dared cross

envied her for having such a devoted knight in shining armor, and

looks, he was a solid backup plan if things

childless, and far easier

back spoke volumes, and her eyes flickered with

be that his relentless pursuit was due to his condition? Were the other