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.

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

moment, Mr. Burton looked away and reached for Joshua's

something you

hand down. "I'm afraid I can't

as much, so she wasn't too disappointed. She'd just

for your time,

Burton changed the subject. "Stella, about that trouble with Sherman yesterday I had someone look into it.

Mr. Burton. Honestly, I was just glad you didn't blame me for not

messed up, and you put him in his place. That's exactly what he needed. Don't worry

Used to be

conversation wasn't exactly private, but it wasn't anything Joshua couldn't hear,

not going to happen, have you ever considered Sherman's uncle, Sellers Burton? He's eight years older than you still single.

over,

only smile helplessly. "I appreciate your kindness, Mr. Burton, but I'm really not looking

that Mr. Burton was willing to introduce her to the next Burton