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.

issue?

Rachel have given this to Keen? Did Rachel

it a couple more times

right,” he said. “The ointment is actually very effective for stopping bleeding and helping the wound heal. However, there's an unnecessary ingredient mixed

the jar back to Stella, his expression

just as well without

something like that? Do they want Star to be left with

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

her palm,

a sudden thought, turned to Joshua. “Wait, Joshua, you

replied. "Mostly how to

eyes widened. “Toxins? Why

said dryly. "I'd at least like to

dropped.

help but

what's going

head of yours? Afraid you'll be poisoned?

too

many movies lately?"

hospital with nothing to do for a while-watching movies or playing video games to

convinced he was just messing

turned to Stella. “Ms. Cameron, I'd hold off on using this ointment for now. You

Stella nodded, thoughtful. "Alright."

arrived at the hospital straight from