The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 231

Mr. Burton cast a knowing glance at Haynes, a sly smile playing on his lips.

"Oh, you're here to get some medicine for that young girl, aren't you?"

Jasper blinked in surprise. "Didn't you say you couldn't tell if Rachel was unwell?"

Mr. Burton chuckled, "True, I didn't see it. I guessed."

Jasper was left speechless.

This old man had a sharp tongue, just like Stella!

Haynes, who had heard from Jasper about the old man's eccentric nature, didn't take Mr. Burton's teasing to heart. Instead, he locked eyes with Mr. Burton, his voice steady and serious.

"So, how much time can you buy her?"

Mr. Burton glanced at Rachel once more. His eyes, though cloudy with age, were piercing like a hawk's, making Rachel feel exposed and vulnerable, as if he could see right through her.

and confidently

Haynes and Jasper were taken aback. Curing a terminal illness was no

powerless against Rachel's condition. They weren't asking for a miracle, just a little more time for

was this old man, claiming he could cure her.

eyes were as sharp as a knife's edge. "You haven't even examined her or reviewed her

didn't flinch. "Why else do people call me the miracle

at him intently. "Mr. Burton, are you

issuing a warning of his own. "Old

expect a dime, and we'll make sure your

Burton turned to Jasper, "Were any of the symptoms I mentioned wrong?" Jasper was at a loss for

know, I don't always take money for my services. As for you two, I

"If not money, then what do

Burton smirked

from Mr. Burton. "Hey young lady, the clinic's been a madhouse lately. We're short on hands. If you're

hesitated for a moment, not

Now that you don't need my remedies,