Chapter 235

He had always had a subtle sense that Mr. Burton harbored some animosity toward them.

At first, he thought it was just because the old man was quirky.

But seeing Stella here now, it all made sense.

Jasper stared for a moment before exclaiming, "Ah! I get it now. You old coot were picking a fight on purpose yesterday!"

"Picking a fight?" Mr. Burton's face turned cold, and he let out a heavy snort.

"I don't welcome anyone who comes in here with an attitude! You want treatment but can't swallow your pride? I say a few things, and you accuse me of picking a fight?

What you heard yesterday was nothing. When Stella was pleading for medicine for her mother-in-law, I said much worse!"

Mr. Burton turned his gaze to Haynes. "And you... why should I know who you are? Did you ever show up when she was here for your mom over the past two years?"

"You never showed your face, so how would I know if you were anyone important? Do you think everyone in the world should know you? Utter nonsense!"

Burton seemed to get more worked up as he spoke. "You run around for other

matter as

at Haynes with disdain, his

pain once it's gone, don't you? Have you forgotten how long it's been since your stomach issues or insomnia flared

for her, do you think you'd have the luxury to accompany other women for treatment?

ingrates here! If I'd known Stella's husband was you, I would've thrown you

Haynes' health had

the past two years, Stella had learned a lot of

and his

yesterday that you'd treat

hearts like parents. If Rachel dies because you refuse to help,

lived a long life, wasn't about to

ahead and call the

about to argue further,

Mr. Burton, "Mr. Burton, what will

skills, they didn't have a better option

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