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.

kind of issue? Don't tell me...

this to Keen?

a couple more times before finally

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

back

work just as well without that

that? Do they want Star

you're not convinced, you can wait for Mr. Burton

in her

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

replied.

Why

someone tries to poison me," Joshua said

jaw dropped.

couldn't help but burst

"Joshua, what's

you'll be poisoned? Have

too

many movies lately?"

to do for a while-watching movies or playing video games to pass the

was just messing

explain. He simply turned to Stella. “Ms. Cameron, I'd hold off

Stella nodded, thoughtful. "Alright."

Burton arrived at the hospital