The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 547

The next day.

Abby went off to help make arrangements for a place to rent, while Stella took the man to see Mr. Burton.

For convenience, Stella had decided to call him "Joshua" for now.

When she brought Joshua to Mr. Burton's office, the old man eyed him with a deep frown, shaking his head.

"I've never seen him before. Doesn't ring any bells."

A man with looks like his-if Mr. Burton had met him even once, he'd have remembered.

Stella pressed on. "Mr. Burton, do you think you can do anything about his amnesia?"

Mr. Burton stroked his snowy beard. "I've treated all sorts of complicated illnesses, even some hopeless cases. But memory loss... that's a tough one. Still, let me have a look at him first."

Joshua quietly took the seat in front of Mr. Burton, greeting him politely—a picture of harmless obedience.

in front of him. Joshua let him look, keeping a faint, easy smile

and reached

you

"I'm afraid I

too disappointed. She'd just wanted to try

your time,

yesterday I had someone look into it. Sorry you had to put up with

Burton. Honestly, I was just glad you

what he needed. Don't worry about me. If that brat causes you trouble again, come straight to

head. "I've watched that boy grow up. Used to

conversation wasn't exactly private, but it

uncle, Sellers Burton? He's eight years older than

over, expression

smile helplessly. "I appreciate your kindness, Mr. Burton, but I'm really

was willing to introduce her to