The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

But when it came to medicine, there was simply no comparing her skills to someone like Mr. Burton, who had spent his entire life as a doctor.

"Mr. Burton was invited overseas recently to consult on a case," Stella explained. "I've already spoken with him. He'll come by to see you as soon as he lands tomorrow."

Joshua nodded in acknowledgment.

Stella uncapped the ointment in her hand.

A distinct herbal scent drifted through the hospital room.

Abby inhaled and smiled. “That smells wonderful. Keen really put a lot of thought into this."

Stella returned the smile and reached out, ready to apply the ointment to Joshua's wound.

But Joshua's eyes sharpened as he focused on the jar in her hand.

“Ms. Cameron, may I take a look at that ointment?”

Stella hesitated briefly, then handed it over.

Joshua took the jar, inhaled the scent, then dabbed a little onto his fingertip and tested it.

Abby, noticing the change in his expression, asked carefully, “Joshua, is something wrong? Is there a problem with the ointment?"

"There is a bit of an issue," Joshua replied.

“What kind of issue?

to Keen? Did Rachel tamper with the

examined it a couple more times before

is actually very effective for stopping bleeding and helping the wound heal. However, there's an unnecessary ingredient mixed in

jar back to

would work just as well without that

Star to be left

sure. Of course, Ms. Cameron, if you're not

her

turned to Joshua. “Wait,

know a little," Joshua replied. "Mostly how to recognize

Why would

in case someone tries to poison me," Joshua said dryly. "I'd at least like to know

jaw dropped.

help but burst

"Joshua, what's going

of yours? Afraid you'll

too

many movies lately?"

do for a while-watching

convinced he was just

didn't bother to explain. He simply turned to Stella. “Ms. Cameron, I'd hold off on using this

Stella nodded, thoughtful. "Alright."

Mr. Burton arrived at the hospital straight