He had always had a subtle sense that Mr. Burton harbored some animosity toward them.

At first, he thought it was just because the old man was quirky.

But seeing Stella here now, it all made sense.

Jasper stared for a moment before exclaiming, “Ah! I get it now. You old coot were picking a fight on purpose yesterday!”

“Picking a fight?” Mr. Burton’s face turned cold, and he let out a heavy snort.

“I don’t welcome anyone who comes in here with an attitude! You want treatment but can’t swallow your pride? I say a few things, and you accuse me of picking a fight?

What you heard yesterday was nothing. When Stella was pleading for medicine for her mother-in-law, I said much worse!”

Mr. Burton turned his gaze to Haynes. “And you… why should I know who you are? Did you ever show up when she was here for your mom over the past two years?”

“You never showed your face, so how would I know if you were anyone important? Do you think everyone in the world should know you? Utter nonsense!”

Mr. Burton seemed to get more worked up as he spoke. “You run around for other women, desperately seeking treatment while criticizing your own wife.

It seems your mother doesn’t matter as much as that woman in your heart!”

Mr. Burton looked at Haynes with disdain, his eyes full of mockery.

“You forget the pain once it’s gone, don’t you? Have you forgotten how long it’s been since your stomach issues or insomnia flared up?

If it weren’t for her, do you think you’d have the luxury to accompany other women for treatment? You’d be writhing in pain!”

“Get out, get out, get out! I don’t welcome ingrates here! If I’d known Stella’s husband was you, I would’ve thrown you out yesterday!”

Keen and Haynes’ health had been carefully managed by Stella.

Over the past two years, Stella had learned a lot of valuable skills from Mr. Burton.

After hearing all this, Haynes and his friends realized they had misunderstood.

Jasper quickly said, “Mr. Burton, you promised us yesterday that you’d treat Rachel. You can’t go back on your word!

They say doctors have hearts like parents. If Rachel dies because you refuse to help, wouldn’t that make you a murderer?”

Mr. Burton, having lived a long life, wasn’t about to be manipulated like that.

“Fine, go ahead and call the cops on me!”

Jasper was about to argue further, but Haynes stopped him.

Haynes looked at the fuming Mr. Burton, “Mr. Burton, what will it take for you to agree to treat Rachel?”

Though he was skeptical of Mr. Burton’s skills, they didn’t have a better option at the moment, so they might as well give it a try.

Besides, his mother’s headaches had been less frequent since she started taking his medicine.

Both his and Keen’s health had improved significantly too.

The old man clearly had some real skill.

Mr. Burton’s eyes shifted thoughtfully. “I don’t want to be someone who lets others die without helping. If you want me to treat her… she should stay and help me out, just like Stella did when she was pleading for her mother-in-law’s medicine.

Considering her condition, I’ll just ask the young girl to help me out for a week, instead of months like Stella did. If she can stick it out for a week, I’ll treat her.”

Jasper immediately protested, “No way, Rachel has a serious condition and shouldn’t be overworked. If you need someone to help around, I’ll hire ten people for you.”

Mr. Burton looked at him mockingly. “You think I need people, or money? What I need is sincerity.”

Jasper hesitated, his breath catching in his throat. “Then I’ll stay here for Rachel.”

Mr. Burton lifted his chin. “There’s no substitution here. Whoever wants treatment stays. If you stay here, I’ll assume it’s for your own hidden ailments.”